“Who thinks more is better than less?”
This is the deep question posed to a circle of
kindergartners in a recent Geico commercial. Whenever it comes on, my husband
just has to look over at me and we collapse into a fit of giggles. The standout
line, “We want more” has become something of a comic throw away line around
here. A video of the commercial follows this post. (I apologize in advance for the annoying pop-ups. Please delete them at will!)
I think this commercial really hits home for me because of the kernel of truth in it. Just like our enthusiastic little lady in the ad, I want more too. More time spent with the Lord, and seeing him in the ordinary moments in my life. That's what I need more of. I know that he is all around me, and a partner in everything I do. I just want to be 'more' present to that.
The best approach for me to begin recognizing God working in my day, is to start simply. Saying a quiet "thank you" when I miraculously pick the shortest check-out line, find my lost glasses (again), or I am able to help someone. Beginning a habit of noticing the grace in the good, will hopefully help me later, when finding grace in the not-so-good will be a challenge.
So this brings up a question for me. What are some of the simple things I love? Things that bring a glimpse of God to my day? Here is a list of seven things that bring me joy:
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Waking up refreshed because I went to bed on time.
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Quiet time to sit and pray
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Hot coffee on a cold morning
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Kisses from a grandchild
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James Taylor on the radio
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Walks in the woods at Morton Arboretum
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Long winded phone calls from
my sisters
Hey, that's eight things! That tells me that I have a lot of moments in my life that announce the love of God. It's time to pay attention. The more I recognize, the more I'll see. And I want more!
Comment Question for today: Where do you recognize God's love in your life?