I never want to lose the sense of wonder that I feel when I look at the world around me. 

I stare across this wide beautiful lake at sunset and see the “purple mountains majesties.”  Shaded in glorious hues from the setting sun, I can see why Katharine Lee Bates was moved to label the Rocky Mountains as such.  Although I am looking at the Adirondack Mountains which are more modest than the Rockies, the majesty of this creation is so overwhelming to me that is makes my heart swell with gratitude and joy.  What a wonder!

I look at the lakeshore and see millions, literally millions, of small flat stones that are perfect for skimming or skipping on the days when the lake is calm.  They are so intriguing.  The variety of shapes keep my imagination jumping:  “What can I make with this one?”  “Oh, this one looks like the state of Vermont!” “This one looks like a heart!”   What a wonder!

I gaze at my tiny garden, crowded with lavender, basil, petunias, thistle and Queen Anne’s Lace. I pause to reflect on God’s wonder-filled creations.  All these beautiful plants and flowers from seeds almost invisible to the eye.  What a wonder!

The world is full of wonders – large and small.  They are part and parcel of the gifts we have been given by our Heavenly Father to enjoy and cherish.  They are meant to renew our spirits and we are meant to guard them carefully.  We cannot take them for granted or let them lose their wonder.

Dear Father in Heaven, thank you for this precious world with all its wonders.  Help me to continue to seek out the wonders in everything and everyone I meet.  Help me to remain in constant contact with you as I walk this path.  Hold my hand and help me to step carefully as I walk the rocky shore of life.   

Read Psalm 8 and remember that God loves you unconditionally!

Terri