The Simple Things

I woke up this morning to the smell of rain, crickets singing to me outside of my window and a cool breeze sneaking in through the open window. And a peace in my heart.
As I lay in my bed, thankful for all that God has given me, I became aware of the face that store bought items do not give peace, only a high price tag and temporary satisfaction. But the beauty that God has given us, everything that He has entrusted us with to take care of...now that makes a heart sing.
The media creates a need that it not natural - you have to have mouthwash so you don't have halitosis, deodorant so you don't sweat, perfume to cover your natural body odors, conditioner in your hair because shampoo is just not enough, lotion for age spots and stretch marks that are trophies of life, and the list goes on. And we are never satisfied, never good enough.
But we wake up to the beauty of just 'being', just for being born a child of God and there are reminders all around of His love for us: He paints us a beautiful masterpiece in the sky as the pinks streak across the sky, He provides a symphony all day long with the birds and the insects, not to forget the 200 shades of green and the colors of flowers that can't be duplicated that He painted for us to enjoy.
Just for a moment slow down and just take in the picture that was painted for us to walk through. Then take a moment to thank the artist.