"Look for Me in Little Pleasures"

Sadness was my first emotion of the day. The very first thoughts as I opened my eyes this morning were about the person I used to be about 3 years ago. I was remembering how confident and sure of myself I was and how easy it seemed for me to relate to God and to people. I thought to myself, “this is not a good way to begin my day.” I got out of bed and the first thing I did was make coffee. Then I wondered what devotional might be waiting for me in the morning post. I subscribe to Interned Cafe' Devotions . What I found there was Wishing by Natalie the post had a message that related closely to my needs for the day.

After responding to this post, I got ready for my morning walk. So many times I have taken this walk and wished I brought my camera; but today I had my camera with me. I had stepped off the path for only a few minutes to look at the pictures I had taken up to this point. Sitting there in the grass I realized I was enclosed by nothing but blue sky and cornfields so I took a couple of shots of the cornfield nearby. Surrounded by only nature, I began to tune in more intentionally to my surroundings. This is a place where my mind and body can slow down and I am able to simply be. Away from distractions and everything that creates noise and confusion. Here in Wisconsin there is much richness and beauty to behold and it is only a few short blocks from civilization

It seemed as if the Lord was whispering in my ear, “Look for Me in little pleasures.”

Aware of the warm sunshine on my back, I began to note the change that was taking place all around me. The due was heavy from the moist morning air and it is noted here as it gently rests upon the intricate design created no doubt, in the wee morning hours. The sunlight dancing off it’s delicate pattern reminds me that even the tiniest of creation have purpose.

These pictures were taken quite randomly this morning as the flowers caught my eye while crossed the little wodden bridge across a marshy area along the trail.

My view of the cornfield reveals a reminder that summer is almost over and it is a time to turn our hearts to the harvest ahead in this season to come. The corn which started out as no more than a tiny seed has come to the point of maturity with the tassels on top in hues of red, brown and gold. Soon it will be cutting time. I have watched this crop as it was first popped through the ground. It has in some way brought comfort to my soul with each pass I have made.

My husband and I laugh about a saying by some farmers in our community referring to the corn. “Knee-high by the 4^th of July”. We spent the summer paying attention to the height of the corn as the months passed. We joked that it was thigh high by the middle of July, shoulder high—poke you in the eye by the end of July. And now it is the end of August and the same corn field towers over me. Where has the summer gone? I wonder, but my internal clock tells me it is time for things to change. This is a welcome change thought as it always is a pleasant time of year for me, heading into fall.

These next two are the Last pictures as I left the wooded trail back into the world of people.



I continued my walk down to a little spot by the river, where I often go to pray. I was at peace for the first time all week and it felt good not to have any place I needed to be. The river seems a little low right now, but that doesn't take away from the energy it brings to my spirit. I feel drawn to this place as this is where I often sit and ponder the issues of my heart as I release them one by one to the Lord.

My thoughts when I took this picture were that I wanted to share with you the way the sun dances off each wave. the glistening of the light looked like little stars dancing on top of the water. This picture does not show the true image of what I saw, but it gives you an idea.
As I sat gazing at the light twinkling across the water, I was reminded that I can find the Lord in the simplest things. He has created opportunities all around me to experience him as I look for him in the little pleasures. I tend to be a thinker which is good sometimes, but at other times it is not so good. Today the Lord blessed me with an awakening to how much he is with me, maybe not as I used to know him, but he is with me. I need to note the small pleasures he offers and simply be with him in those little things. Thank you Lord!

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