The idea of beautiful things takes on many different meanings for people. To me, beautiful things are not the most expensive things, or the latest or newest things; in fact, most of them cost nothing at all and some are quite old. They are simply things that make me happy when I see them. So here it goes - a list of just a few of my favorite things!
--Hellebores humbly swaying in a gentle breeze
(I have always wondered why such a beautiful flower would hang its head.)
--mud on my shoes from a newly planted garden area
(I didn't realize that the dirt on the outside of the bed was so soft.)
--a one hundred year old chest once owned by my husband's great grandparents
(Can you believe that someone once told me that it would be beautiful if I repainted it?)
--a friendly little chick-a-dee that allows me a closer look
(I think he is learning to trust me.)
--early morning dew on a budding camellia
(early morning dew on any flower for that matter)
These are just a few of the little treasures that I enjoy; but none of these can compare to the treasure that I find in my Lord and Savior who said himself, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
What are some of your favorite things?
4 comments:
of course, my favorite things are free, too!
my husband's love and children's devotion.
the sun melting the snow into my garden.
new friends and old friends.
a roof over my head, coffee beside me, and
so many fun things to do that i have to
skip from one to the other.
thanks for reminding me. i love your gentle,
grateful blog.
Beautifully written, Carla! And my list includes many of your favorites: family, nature, treasures and memories from my family's past, drives in the country, our flag waving in the breeze, uplifting music, seeing God's world through my camera lens, an "ah-ha" moment when God speaks . . . and these are all free! I totally agree that nothing compares to a relationship with God Himself!
Your pics are wonderful!
I love the picture of the hellebores. I have heard that breeders are attempting to hybridize ones that don't hang their heads so shyly.
I adore helibores but they don't grow well in my garden. I think they want more water than I remember to give them.
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