I have been having some of these over the last week. They are regular moments that could go by unnoticed..but something makes them incredible. I told my husband that I was having an “Enchanted April” moment on Sunday. That is a reference to a wonderful movie that my daughter and I both love. I used that term because I felt like I had stepped out of my life into a place where everything was perfect. In reality I was in my dining area standing at the window watching my husband barbecue chicken. Suddenly I realized that my life was amazing..that I live in one of the most beautiful places on earth in a condo with views that take my breath away. I was filled with awe at the goodness of God.
The same thing happened today while I was walking in our valley. The trees were so green and the sky so blue..the flowers were popping out in yellow, red, lavender, pink, and white. The stream that runs through the valley was rushing along and I could hear the sound of doves as they cooed and flapped their wings. A perfect day.. at least a perfect moment. Walking up my hill I stopped to pet a dog and he suddenly started barking and growling at me for no reason. The lady who was with him said that he was a good dog.. I didn’t concur. The end of the perfect moment.
We have those moments as reminders of the perfect place that our souls long for. The place where the colors are always vibrant..where the sky is bluer than we have ever seen it. The place where the creek is always full and there are more types of birds than we could ever count. The place where there are no dysfunctional dogs or people.. the place where there is no more pain or disappointment. The perfect place that awaits us after our journey here is over.
In the meantime.. enjoy those glimpses that He gives you. Stay with them as long as possible. Soak in the beauty that surrounds you..and cross the street when you see a dog you don’t know 🙂
” Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.”
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I have a hard time with the word perfect, but I’m able to read this word today and “get” what you mean and not get caught up in my negative attitude towards the definition of perfect. I hope that makes sense, people have been using the word perfect to describe me in a negative way so I’m sensitive about it.
I totally understand what you mean Ashley. Any word can be used in a negative way.. that brings pain. I’m sorry to hear that people have done that to you.. but glad you were able to read this.. I hope you have a perfect moment with God very soon.
Blessings,
Alicia
I know exactly what you are talking about. I have those moments a lot lately and LOVE those moments!!!!
So glad to hear that Tiff..hope to see you soon.
xo Alicia
Hi Alicia,
I love that Psalm! I always think He gives us those wonderful gifts, pulling back the veil and allowing us to experience those unexpected moments, because they remind us of Him and that in Him all is well, even in the land of the living:) Thank you for the reminder.
Blessings, Sarah
Thanks for this post. And all the posts. I think a pivotal point is “that could go unnoticed.” It takes eyes to see the moments we are blessed with. I’m so pleased you are blessed with such eyes. Am praying for all of us to continue to see.
Thanks Sarah.. it is my favorite psalm as well..I love the expression ” pulling back the veil.” Just perfect!
Great to hear from you Cassandra.. I’m glad the blog is encouraging you.