This morning I saw a blue bird flitting by and the flash of his brilliant blue wings caught
my attention. My eyes tried to follow him into the trees but he was too quick. I asked God to give me another look. It was then I heard God speak to my spirit. He said, "Why is it, Nick, you always ask for more but you aren't grateful for the glimpse of My Glory you get?"Was that true? Sadly, I agreed that the answer was yes. It seems like I always want more. Whether I spot a deer in the woods or a raccoon crossing the road, a cardinal swooping through trees or a woodpecker hard at work, I'm always asking God for more and never thanking Him for the glittering glimpse I received.
As I walked along, I asked God to show me how to be grateful for the glimpses and then I started to notice things....the forest was a lovely dark green with cleared away spaces between the trees...squirrels pranced
around and then I saw the house. Just before I blessed the home, I noticed it had a sign in front of it. It was the ten commandments! God was giving me another glimpse. He wanted to see if I learned anything. Here before me was a glimpse of the values these people had. I didn't know much about them. Were they Republicans or Democrats? Did they agree with the recent health care plan or our immigration laws? These things I didn't know but I did get a glimpse of what they believed in...God!I hadn't gone far when a car stopped me. The couple were on their way to have their traditional Saturday breakfast with their children and grandchildren. O my! God had given me
another glimpse....of their values. Family was important to them!Thank You, God, for opening my eyes. Thank You for allowing me to appreciate the glimpses of Your Goodness in the world. May I never ask for more until I have learned to appreciate what You have already graciously given me.
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