There's a certain fact that I've known for quite some time. I sometimes drift in and out of believing it, based on what's happening, how I feel, the weather (oh, those Winter Blues), etc. But, it's a fact that I believe is worthy of sharing, worthy of remembering and worthy of being a mantra:
Life is wonderful.
And it really is. Sometimes, we get so bogged down in all we have to do, everywhere we have to be and everyone we have to talk to that we forget the beauty in the chaos, the simple joys, the ones we love and to rejoice in our Creator.
We tend to think that life is about our tedious tasks or the things that make us drag our feet. And it's not. Not at all.
Life is about lunch with your best friend.
It's about opening the windows, taking a walk, letting your hair down, drinking incredibly sweet tea from a mason jar and taking day trips with your friends just because.
Life is about loving your parents, listening to your grandma when she starts a story with "When I was young," going fishing with your dad and grandpa, not fighting with your siblings, going shopping with your sister and having a great conversation with your brother.
It's about being thankful for what you've been given, loving the people who really really get on your nerves, appreciating the fact that the woman in the pew behind you is singing off key because it means you still have your hearing and she's praising Jesus.
Life is about loving your Jesus, thanking your God and living this life (not your life) for Him and not yourself.
So, for those in Baton Rouge, today is a beautiful day. Take a walk and absorb the beauty and splendor of God's creation. Admire His handiwork and everything He's done for you.
"For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things." - Romans 11:36
