Tiny Discoveries
In the quiet of the morning, before anyone else had emerged from their beds, I cracked open the wooden shutter doors to our outdoor patio space. Immediately, I knew today was going to be a gorgeously hot day. The dampness from the dewy morning still hung in the air. A few songbirds flitted from the branches of the nearby raffia tree.
Barefooted, I padded down onto the cool stones, which makes up our patio deck. I poked around different potted plants; an orchid, stevia, and sweet pea. Peering down into a small potted rose, I saw him. A tiny praying mantis, perched on a small branch within the roses. No doubt, enjoying the protection of his secret hiding place.
By this time the kids were definitely up and looking for breakfast. I grabbed my camera and called them to see this amazing little sight.
This tiny discovery brought a smile to each of the children's faces. They inspected the mantis' tiny legs and cute triangular face.
I'm reminded that if I'm not paying close attention, things go unnoticed so easily. Not just things, but treasures, small blessings. The message of God's grace in our everyday events: a cool breeze on a hot day, a smile from someone I love, the birds singing their marvellous song, a new concept mastered by a frustrated child, fresh baked bread. Sometimes the big circumstances or situations can swallow up that still small voice. The One who declares He's the same yesterday, today and forever. He loves us. He wants to be with us. He wants our praise. If He made this tiny mantis just to receive glory and praise on this warm December morning.... He succeeded again!
Barefooted, I padded down onto the cool stones, which makes up our patio deck. I poked around different potted plants; an orchid, stevia, and sweet pea. Peering down into a small potted rose, I saw him. A tiny praying mantis, perched on a small branch within the roses. No doubt, enjoying the protection of his secret hiding place.
By this time the kids were definitely up and looking for breakfast. I grabbed my camera and called them to see this amazing little sight.
This tiny discovery brought a smile to each of the children's faces. They inspected the mantis' tiny legs and cute triangular face.
I'm reminded that if I'm not paying close attention, things go unnoticed so easily. Not just things, but treasures, small blessings. The message of God's grace in our everyday events: a cool breeze on a hot day, a smile from someone I love, the birds singing their marvellous song, a new concept mastered by a frustrated child, fresh baked bread. Sometimes the big circumstances or situations can swallow up that still small voice. The One who declares He's the same yesterday, today and forever. He loves us. He wants to be with us. He wants our praise. If He made this tiny mantis just to receive glory and praise on this warm December morning.... He succeeded again!
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