Tuesday, January 6, 2015

When We See Past The Distractions

When we get distracted by the earthly things - the busyness, the chores, the schedules - we forget to look for the everyday miracles in our lives. The quiet blessings which constantly reveal His glory to us.
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They are all around us.  We can see them if we simply slow down.  Breathe it in.  SEEK the small joys.

The miracle in a child's laugh... a sunrise... a bird song... the wind blowing... the smell of a cup of coffee... the touch of a loved one... the complexity of your own hands.

Look around you. Savor the moments. Be thankful.
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15 comments:

  1. Marci SmithJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    What a wonderful reminder to slow down and be refreshed in God's blessings. I am so guilty of following my to do list and then feeling overwhelmed. My heart will focus on my do's rather than the wonders around me. Thank you for reminding me to be aware and SEEK Him in all things! :)

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  2. Breathing In GraceJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Love your word for 2015....SEEK! Mine is PONDER! HOPE you're having a great New Year so far!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful post! You are so right - we have things to be thankful for all around us! God bless :)

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    1. BeckeyJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:43 PM

      Thank YOU for taking the time to come by and read it! Have a peace - filled weekend!

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  4. trooppetrieJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    his eyes, the way my baby boys eyes sparkle

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    1. BeckeyJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:42 PM

      Ooooh... don't you just live that sparkle in a little ones eyes? Thanks for sharing!

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  5. All My Happy EndingsJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    This is a great reminder, Beckey! I am visiting from All My Happy Endings. Thank you for reading my blog! XOXO

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    1. BeckeyJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:30 PM

      Thank you Mandi for visiting and commenting. Love your blog!

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  6. Leah AdamsJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Beckey, I love this post because it is so true. We have to slow down, and sometimes stop to see the beauty in the day. I am doing a series on my blog on Mondays entitled 'everyday jesus: seeing him in the daily-ness of life'. Would love for you to check it out and offer an everyday jesus story of your own that I could feature. http://www.leahadams.org/everyday-jesus-seeing-him-in-children-of-the-day/

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    We definitely need to slow down to enjoy life and not just live it!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    We definitely need to slow down to enjoy life and not just live it!

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    1. BeckeyJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:40 PM

      It's just too easy too just rush right past life in all the busyness - isn't it? Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. robincharmagneJanuary 16, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Lovely post, we all move too fast before we miss something really good.
    http://www.robincharmagne.com/blog

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    1. BeckeyJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:27 PM

      Yes! Exactly. We need to make sure we're not so busy being busy hat we miss all the blessings!
      Have a great weekend Robin!

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