As strange as it is that I haven't had much homework the past couple weeks, I've been able to enjoy the extra time in jumping back about 13 years...to my seven-year-old self.
It's the hello kitty footie pajamas that I go to bed in after showering.
It's the french braid from a friend.
It's the container of bubbles sitting on my dorm room desk waiting to be played with.
It's the box of crayons that I cracked open today to color over a leaf.
It's the harmonica patiently waiting to be played with.
It's the pressing of the coolest looking leaf that I found on the sidewalk the other day.
It's the afternoon snacks of cheese and wheat thins.
It's the screaming in excitement for life.
It's the colored penciled letter I wrote the other day.
It's the ribbons in my hair.
What I've found in jumping back to this "childhood state" is that as we grow up in life, I think we forget to find joy in the simplicities that used to make us jump for joy. It's healthy to rediscover the joy that has been forgotten.
So, in the next week, I challenge you to keep your head up while you're walking out and about and open your eyes to not only what the Lord has for you, but what simplicities in your life you can stumble upon and find deep joy in.
you are amazing. thanks for the reminder and challenge. simplicities of life are gifts! it is healthy to be aware of joy that is present, and to point it out to others so that they too can be encouraged. Praise God He works in the small things as well as the big things!
ReplyDeleteNeeded this, sister. Thank you!
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