Heavenly Surprises

What a crazy 24 hours.  I hadn't been feeling the greatest the last few days, Tuesday morning my pain got so bad I asked my husband to take me to the emergency room, 13 hours later I was in surgery having my appendix removed.  It is amazing how fast things can happen.

Makes you stop and think about how fast life can change.  I guess I get so caught up and busy in my life that I don't always take the time to stop and smell the flowers.  I know that is pretty cliche but it really is true.  I lose out on so much every single day because I'm so busy that I don't even notice all the wonders and exciting things that our Holy and Amazing God has created for us.

I talked with a dear friend, Pastor Dwight, today and he told me that he was praying that God will surprise me with something today.  And it really made me think about all the heavenly surprises He has given me that I've never even noticed.  If your a parent you can totally relate to this.  You find something or do something for your child that you think is super fun or super cool and they don't even notice.

And it hurts when it goes unnoticed.  You didn't do it for the recognition, you did it so your child would be surprised with something and get enjoyment from it.  You anticipated their pleasure or joy from this unexpected surprise and when they don't notice you are hurt because you didn't get to see the joy in them.  It was never for you, but always for them.

I wonder if God feels the same way when I don't slow down and notice all the wonders He places in front of me.  I wonder if He is looking down on me saying, "Child if you would just take the time to look I have so much for you, so much I want to share with you".

Cause I truly believe that one of God's greatest desires is to enjoy me and for me to enjoy Him.  To think that He loves me and will never let go of me is really all I need at the end of the day.  He has blessed me beyond words with a husband like no other; 4 incredibly smart & fun children; the best parents a kid could ask for; an amazing brother; and friends that I cherish more each passing year.

I fell in love with this awesome new song today by Britt Nicole, Set the World on Fire.  There is such truth in her lyrics.  I pray every day that God will take me and use me, in big and small ways.  I can't think of anything better than standing before Him and hearing "Well done good and faithful servant"