THE BEAUTY IN ALL OF THIS

If you’ve been around here a while, you know that this blog began a few years ago with a desire to find the beauty right where we’re at. Even in seasons that feel overwhelming or maybe aren’t quite what we pictured. As I’ve been thinking about everything that is happening in the world right now, I keep coming back to this message once again. To see the beauty in this season.

It’s not ideal. There’s a lot of hurt in the world right now. There’s people battling this virus and so many other illnesses. There’s families grieving the lost of loved ones. There’s people feeling alone in the midst of this quarantine and social distancing. Selfishly I miss so many things in this season. As a preschool teacher my heart aches to see my sweet kiddos. This month we had SO many fun things planned - a wedding, Easter with family, our sweet Oliver’s first birthday, my husbands birthday, and a weekend at a hotel together. & while I know in the grand scheme of things, these things are small, it still makes me bummed.

But I’ve also seen SO many beautiful things come from this hard season. It’s a crazy thing to realize we’re living through history in the making. I pray we use this opportunity to keep shining a light in this darkness, and spreading God’s love every way we can.

A glimpse at the beauty I’ve seen in this season:

Families at home together.

Schedules cleared. The busyness paused.

Slowing down. Unhurried conversations.

Grace extended like never before.

Small businesses supported.

Communities rallying together.

A nation uniting in small ways.

Businesses switching gears to meet our nations needs.

A new appreciation for so many people and their lines of work.

Prayers boldly prayed.

Those who may have never known Jesus before, joining in as churches offer live stream services.

Encouraging words surrounding us on driveways and windows.

Books dusted off and picked up.

New hobbies tried.

Meals cooked at home. Dinners around the table.

Kids playing outside.

Smiles and waves exchanged.

Generosity shown abundantly.

Mommas cheering each other on.

The gift of time.

& I’m reminded once again, that even in a time such as this, there is beauty in season.

This verse has been one that I keep coming back to throughout this time. I hope it encourages you sweet friends!

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9