Today's little moments:
-seeing a friend use his spiritual gifts to lead others
-meeting a mostly blind/mostly deaf woman who proclaimed beauty in her life and therefore beauty existed
-sitting by two friends while worshipping Christ
-a sermon that addressed EXACTLY what I have been struggling with for the past couple months
-meeting two new friends with common interests in ministry for Swedish lunch
-an afternoon focused on Christ and the gifts he gave to me
-watching videos of my dear friends across the country, feeling as though we were in the same room again
-time to curl up amidst my pillows and read a good book
-a chance to test out my knee injury and realize it isn't ready yet to run, but my mind is still in a runner's mindset
-the most open, loving, and full-of-grace conversation I have had in months
-watching one of my favorite books as a movie
-a surprise fireworks show, the high ones viewable from our upstairs windows
There was a lot of beauty today, amidst a lot of inner struggle. Yesterday was one of those days where things seem final and fatal and I forget how fleeting these days are. Yesterday I carried the world on my shoulders. Today I left my house for church in a cruel huff, asking God for forgiveness and grace even before 8:30 am. And God not only offered me some incredible grace today, but also showered me with reminders of his love and provision. It was a truly beautiful day.
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