Daily Wisdom 06-29-2002 Simple Things

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Simple Things

Funny. Seems like the more life gets complicated, the more I appreciate the simple things. In case you're not sure what I mean, I'm referring to those little things in life we often brush off, failing to recognize the importance of such things as an hour of peace and quiet, a steeping cup of our favorite herb tea, a relaxing hot bath with no interruptions, a good book, fresh, crisp bed sheets, a good belly laugh, or a tasty home-cooked meal.

Perhaps the wisdom that often comes with age has allowed me to see what is significant, and what is mere lip service, fluff, and vanity. If this is the case, then thank goodness for every new wrinkle I receive, for I would gladly exchange youthful hair or skin for the ability to live better and love more. What good is outer beauty if there is no one to share all the blessings and joys life has to offer? What purpose does joy have if we are too blind to see it?

In my own life, one simple thing that I have always valued was cooking our evening dinner. Certainly, there are those days I'm too tired to cook, or simply don't feel like putting a whole lot of effort in to it, but, in general, I've always gotten a certain degree of satisfaction from cooking for my family. I suppose it sounds silly, but I've always felt that if my husband can work hard all day, the least I can do is to offer him something tasty to come home to. For me, cooking dinner is about more than just putting food on the table It is an act of love and self that takes time and energy to give.

This is exactly what I mean about appreciating the small things. How many people today will simply eat to fill their belly, not really appreciating the effort put in to the act? How many people will eat supper today and give no thought whatsoever to the millions of people in Third World countries who have no food to eat?

Ah, the things we take for granted.

Life can be so good if only we open our eyes to its many joys. In similar manner, our relationship with God is another aspect of life we often overlook, yet critically need!

Call on Him today!

Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2003 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: How to have more peace and joy in marriage, and life in general by walking in harmony with God," and "Son Salutations: A refreshing collection of modern inspirations for those who seek God each day." For more information, visit her web page at www.angelfire.com/mi/melschurr