Like many of you, I spend a lot of time every week driving my car up and down the road rushing from this appointment to that. Much of the time, I don't look to the right or the left. I am "in my head" and not paying much attention to my surroundings.
This summer has been a little different for me. This year, my eyes have been drawn to the field ditches on both sides of my regular roadways.
And guess what I have been seeing?
The beauty that God places even there.
All of this has me thinking about the times I have felt rather "weed-like".
When I have felt like I wasn't pretty enough, or good enough, or valuable enough to be a part of the "real" display.
Or maybe unnoticed. Or just plain.
Not sure of my purpose.
These weeds remind me that God places beauty EVERYWHERE if we just take the time to notice. Really, a weed is just a flower in the wrong place.
I have always loved the phrase "Bloom where you're planted." And I have tried to do that.
So, if you are feeling like a weed today, choose a new way of thinking. Your Heavenly Father doesn't see you that way and you shouldn't either.
I love Psalm 56:8 in The Message
You've kept track of my every toss and turn
through the sleepless nights,
Each tear entered in your ledger,
each ache written in your book.
Isn't that comforting? Sounds like someone cares VERY MUCH.
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I love the way even dirty ditch water sparkles when the sun shines on it!Let's quit putting ourselves down and claim that we are all beautiful and valuable in our Savior's eyes. What do you think, girls? |
There is so much truth in this post, Susan. I think many of us struggle with those issues day-to-day. You are right- there is beauty even in the most plain if we are willing to see it- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious post, Susan. Your words are full of wisdom and truth - thank you.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
I think for many of us, negative thoughts and doubts about who we are, what we have done, or what we haven’t done, can cloud the image we have of ourselves and hold us back from recognizing our distinctive personalities. The beauty of being able to celebrate and love ourselves is that it enables us to do what we can, with what we have, where we are, and just be enough! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely, encouraging post Susan!
Blessings and love.
Denise
great post
ReplyDeletethanks for the encouragement
Brett
Susan! I want to really see and take in all the beauty around me!
ReplyDeleteBecause it is there!! You have been blooming this summer in more ways then one! Thanks for always being real and having a desire to teach...
Blessings, Roxy
What a greatly encouraging post! Beauty is everywhere and a blessing from God. This post makes me wonder how many beautiful blessings from God I have missed by being self-absorbed. It also makes me want to pray for eyes that see that beauty in everything and everyone that He put there. Thank you for this post Susan! Glad I found your blog! ~Erika from MishMashedMe : )
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