There are those special moments in life that grasp your heart in a way you never expected. The experiences of joy that catch you by surprise and supernaturally put your life right back into the perspective you know God intended it to be in from the beginning. After all, we were placed on this earth to love God and love others - created for relationships so deep and meaningful that silly drama falls by the wasteside.
Now, let's be real. That is SO easier said than done. It's really difficult for me sometimes, okay, okay, most times to keep life in that perspective. To choose believe throughout the day that God is sovereign and so very worthy of trust. Despite His faithfulness and love time and time again, I still forget. Want to be in control. Fear the unknown. Stress. Worry. (Sigh). Yet, He remains faithful and shows us His love each day in the most remarkable ways.
Recently, during a wondrous "put life in perspective" vacation with my husband's family, God dropped a bit of heaven in my lap. I got to spend time with them (such a blessing!), including my 14-month old nephew Pace. The little guy spent much of his time roaming the beach house, playing on the deck, and eating in the messiest and most adorable fashion. During a particular time of inquisitive play, Pace suddenly straightened with a thought, turned around, toddled right over to me, put his sweet little hands around me and laid his head on my chest. That simple, intentional hug blessed my heart in a way I never expected. (...within two seconds he straightened right back up and resumed play - but still!) :)
Today is one of those days that I choose to remember that moment and savor life. Loving God. Loving others. Living joyfully and faithfully. That, my friends, is what life is all about.
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