Look for God's Beauty

I have finished my prayers and have been sitting here enjoying the breeze while in some pain. Most of the time, when I water the plants, it is early morning, and I do it in my night gown and sneakers.

 

Well, last time I watered, a wasp flew up my gown and I got bit, and yes, it hurt. This morning, I put on shorts, and after I finished watering the plants, I gave the horses water. While the trough was filling up, I went inside, got coffee, and put on my flip flops.

 

After I turned the water off and was walking up the steps, a red ant got on my big toe, and before I could get it off, it bit me, and yes, it hurts. Will this stop me from watering my plants? No. It must be done. I can not let these two incidents stop me. My flowers need the water, and I love taking care of them. 

 This made me stop and think of our policemen. They are being targeted and they know there is danger, but they must continue to do their job. We must show them that the hatred of a few does not show the respect the rest of the world has for them. We must pray for them. 

 I was sitting here thinking of how the anger and hatred of a few can cause so much pain. We need to have more love and respect for each other.

 How can so few cause so much pain? Why do they have so much anger and hatred? 

As I was having these thoughts, I looked up and saw a quail with her babies walk by. It was as if our Lord was telling me not to focus on the ugly things of life, but on the beauty of life.

Yes we must pray for peace in the world, in our country, in our families, and in our lives. But we must give thanks for all we have and we must make time to enjoy all the beauty God creates around us. 

 Stop, take a big breath and today look for God's beauty in new place.