Somewhere in the middle of everyday life, I want to remember to slow down and simply be.

There will always be things to figure out, responsibilities to tend to, and moments when life feels a little heavier than we’d like. But I’ve come to appreciate the importance of not letting those things take me away from the beauty of today.

I love those moments outdoors, walking among the trees, feeling the sunshine, listening to the birds, and taking in the quiet beauty of creation. There’s something about being still long enough to notice, and that brings me back to myself and reminds me of God’s goodness.

I take a deep breath and remember that I’m not walking through this life on my own. I can bring all of it to God, the things I understand, and the things I don’t.

I don’t have to have everything worked out to enjoy today. I can trust God with tomorrow and still be grateful for the breath in my lungs, the beauty around me, and the little moments that make this life meaningful.

Maybe that’s part of faith, too. Learning to be present, to receive the goodness of today, and to trust God right where we are.

– denise marie 

“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”.  – John 8:36