Hidden Treasures

Hidden treasures - not really hidden so much as overlooked, unrecognized, taken for granted.

"Hold me, Daddy."

"Read me a story!"

"Read it again!"

"Thanks, Mom..."

"I love you."

Quiet things -

The Big Dipper blazing crystal on a crisp, moonless night when you suddenly can't sleep...

Friends who never ask "what's wrong?" Not because they don't care, but because they don't need to ask - they just show up at the right moment carrying your favorite candy bar...

Communication that transcends conversation...

A piece of music that stirs your soul and gently touches a place in your heart that you didn't know was there...

Peace that flows like a deep, quiet river when the Lord speaks into your spirit,

"Take courage, it is I. Do not be afraid."

These and ten thousand more all around us daily, freely from our Father's hand...

Look for them carefully...recognize them when they come...appreciate each gift.

Mike Spray