But, what if we were to wait for God's timing? The mere discipline of waiting for Him to reveal His gifts can be a blessing all on its own. When we wait patiently, it forces us to slow down and take notice of our surroundings, our feelings, our hopes and our blessings.
"I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope." - Psalm 130:5
This morning I took the kayak out on the lake in hopes of seeing the eagles and getting some decent photographs. I even managed to take my camera with a charged battery this time!
As I paddled along the shoreline, I took my time and enjoyed the solitude and beauty of the morning. There were no motorboats on the water and the only noises were the sounds of my paddles hitting the water, the bubbling and splashing of fish hitting the top of the water and the various water birds calling and heading off in flight to a new fishing perch.
Soon I was in front of the eagles nesting area, but I saw no sign of them in the tall pines. I brought along cold water and a granola bar, so I sat patiently in the kayak and slowly ate my breakfast. Because I had no place I had to be and was in no hurry, I simply enjoyed the moments.
I savored the taste of grains and nuts, listened to my silent breath, and sat still, a quiet (though not invisible) observer of the amazing beauty around me. The great blue herons were peacefully walking along shorelines looking intently for neighboring fish who might swim close enough to become a meal. Two pelicans were lazily floating in the shallow inlet. Cattle were grazing in the fields and venturing into the water to get a drink.
The world is at peace.
For this moment.
Praise you Lord for your wondrous works and your gifts of grace and mercy. Even though I did not receive what I desired (eagles) I was blessed by Your presence and the gift of serenity.
Be love and be blessed,
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