Unexpected Blessings
Walking along the trail, I just happened to look to my left. What I saw stopped me in my tracks. There, only ten to twelve feet away, stood four white-tailed deer, staring at me.
I stopped, breathless, and stared back at them. They stood so close I could see the black markings on their faces. Behind them, on the other side of the creek, stood another, also staring silently.
Five pairs of liquid brown eyes never wavered from my face. I could see the question in them: should we run or stay? I whispered to them, “You are so beautiful. I won’t harm you.”
Enjoying their exquisiteness for as long as I dared, I lingered for a few more seconds, and then continued walking. What a stunning, unexpected blessing!
God provides many unexpected blessings on our life’s walk, if only we have eyes to see.
Our most gracious and giving Father, open our eyes to see the many blessings you have for us. Keep us always looking for those unexpected blessings.
Ezekiel 34:26 “I will bless them and the places surrounding my hill. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.”
May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and eyes to see all the unexpected blessings in life!
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