As death comes closer to my door
my eyes, though weak, seem to become clearer
about what I see about me.
Something about the look of God’s creations
that I did not notice before now
In seeing this creation
a wonderment stops my breath.
Is it the sound of wind singing
that I had not noticed before now?
Is it the vastness of the night skies filled with a beauty
beyond words that I cannot describe?
I find myself noticing beauty in people
a beauty that before
I did not see.
I see beauty in the old, the sick
the visions that I used to turn away from seeing
but no longer do.
I feel the pain and joy of other people
I used to not feel such things.
The laughter of a child
ringing like a heavenly bell,
pealing in a meadow
sounds in my ears.
Is this God’s way of saying
“Look at what you have missed earlier in your life?”
I am not sure
but I do know
now I have become more thankful.
More thankful each day
for the gifts God has given to me.
I seem to be getting closer to heaven each day.
I now know, what I see, hear and Feel
are all but a small part of what will be in God’s world.
I can only hope
that in this twilight of my life
I might become worthy
in the areas that I have been unworthy.
May I be worthy of the love and blessings
He has given me in this life.
Thank you God
for this day.
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This is very beautiful John! It is similar to what we were discussing such in my Bible study class. We all need to notice to the wonders of God’s benelovence and His daily miracles, both large and small. We need to let the light shine through us every day…. and not just the Christmas season.My husband always tells me I take too many risks and give away things (and money) even when I could use it myself…. especially if someone else needs it more. They don’t get much money I’m afraid though as I’m pretty well close to broke… LOL… Still trying to go through the law suit for my mother to get her money back. I made her use my inheritance from my father who died when I was young, to finance this legal matter. I know I look through the world in Rose colored glasses, but I honestly feel that things will always work out for the best. I send Blessings to you and your lovely wife. If you send me a message through FB and give me your address, if you aren’t worried about doing such, I’d love to send you a Christmas card. (I’ll warn that I’m notoriously late though, but will try to get it there by Christmas) ❤ Blessings …….