The giving "clause"...

This weekend...I saw sincere giving and love...passed from some wonderful people to the women of the shelter and their children. It was humbling for me. Observing so much genuine love and kindness can't be described. But in its presence it is received and felt... A blessing to say the very least.

such a "pretty place" to be in

My life is busy. Busy of me. My desires. My wants. My needs. My goals. My problems. And sometimes, I forget to take note of the world around me...and the other people living in it. This past weekend...I was able to stop, many times and take note of the people who roam this land with me. And to absorb and marvel at their beauty.

Viewing each person as neither good nor bad, but as honest...as true pieces of art skillfully crafted by a divine painter. I found myself thinking that the flaws seemed to be the most perfect and endearing part of each "painting" (person). Though their stories were abstract and their intentions unclear...I knew they were not without purpose. I loved each one for it's uniqueness but my vision was and is still so limited.

And though I appreciated each of the works of art (each person) as they were, with their vibrant colors, splendid shapes and amazing textures...I knew their artist, their painter, their creator loved them immeasurably more than I could imagine. Because indeed they are a reflection of Him...His passion. His soul. His heart. His hope. His love. His beauty. His art.

"We can only see a little of the ocean Just a few miles distant from the rocky shore: But out there--far beyond our eyes horizon, There's more--immeasurably more. We can only see a little of God's loving--a few rich treasures from His mighty store; But out there--far beyond our eyes horizon, There's more--immeasurably more." --Author Unknown (just the way I like it)