Into the busyness of family visiting, Don brought me a bunch
of gloriously bright flowers. He found a vase and popped them in. I’ve admired
them as I’ve passed but life has been busy.
This morning I noticed there were gems hidden behind other,
bigger blooms. The flowers are so tightly packed that some real beauties are
going unnoticed.
One task this morning will be to get a second vase and split
the bunch so that each flower is given space to reveal its beauty.
It’s so important to give others space, space to be seen for
the beautiful attributes each of us has by the grace of God. A reticent child
can live in the shadow of an exuberant sibling, talents unnoticed and unsung. A
self-effacing church member can be overlooked, the church the poorer for
missing out on unused gifts.
I only noticed what I was missing when I just sat down and
looked at the bouquet. Today I will take more time to breathe, to reflect
quietly, and to pray. I don’t want to overlook any hidden treasures.
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