So far, we've talked about beautiful: hidden beauty, and tangible beauty. Next week I want to talk about beautiful people, and beautiful moments, but for today I want to talk about believing that something is beautiful.
Often, it's not even about discovering, or finding the beautiful within the the ordinary, it's about believing the ordinary to be beautiful in itself.
Example, the other day I went for a run with a friend of mine. I probably should have, but I didn't actually look around for little beautiful things to celebrate as I ran by, but rather I simply believed what we were doing was beautiful. A gathering of friends, to run, is a beautiful thing.
Sometimes we need to believe something is beautiful simply for the reason that we know God is working through it, using it to grow us. Otherwise it's just too ugly or painful.
It's not always about looking for the little moments I spend with my sisters that are beautiful, or looking for hidden beauty, or tangible beauty in those times. Often it's just about believing that spending time with them is beautiful.
Service is beautiful. Therefore, cleaning the bathroom is a beautiful thing. So is washing the dishes. And yes, so are the soap suds {all filmy and shiny and rainbow-y}, but so is the act in itself.
Next time you're doing something, think about why it is beautiful. And believe it. It is!
What sorts of things is it hard for you to see as beautiful? Why?
blessings,
love Emma
This is exactly what I needed to hear! Lately it's been hard to see the beauty in my current job, besides the children of course! I absolutely love my class, and if I could just TEACH I would be so happy. Finding beauty in all of the extra stuff is hard. You've encouraged me to look for it, though!
ReplyDeleteso glad to have encouraged you Jenna! thank you for you kind words! will keep you in my prayers!
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