The Wonder Project Day 5: Morning Frost

When I opened the door to let my puppy Janey out this morning I knew it immediately–there was treasure to be found out there in the frosty earth. The sun was just coming over the horizon and it seemed as though diamonds were coming to life at my feet. Giggling, I raced inside to slip jeans and a jacket over my flannel pjs and grabbed my camera. Janey and I were off to an adventure.

The mirth of God was nearly tangible. I could sense his joy at my seeking. It was as if he was saying, “Have you seen this? Come look over here!” Could it be that creator God was enjoying being sought as much I as I was enjoying searching for him? Yes, I do believe so! Of course he loves for me to seek him, and of course he longs for me to enjoy his beauty. His wonders. Just think of it! Did he have to create something so delicate and lovely as frost? A reminder to us as it glistens at first light that his mercies are new every morning? How he loves us. How many other wonders am I sleeping right through, stepping right over?

I cannot wait to find out. I am coming out of my slumber with each revealed wonder.

Before long I was lying down in the grass on my belly, laughing with Janey tugging at my red toboggan. The cold seeped through my jeans and I felt alive. I conversed with God as I took photos of the shimmering landscape, whispering “So beautiful, Father,” and ” That’s amazing, Lord,” over and over. My spirit felt his approval and fellowship.

After a little while it was time to come in from the cold, but my spirit was warm and contented. Janey and I retired into the kitchen for a hot cup of coffee and a bowl of fresh kibbles. Guess whose was whose?

I am so grateful that God met me in the morning frost for today’s wonder. Did you see him too?

 

Psalm 13:14 ~”…  your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

 

“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson