I found an acorn on the ground a few days ago. It was a perfectly formed acorn, olive-green with its “hat still on,” as my daughter put it. I looked at it for a few moments and then put it in my pocket. I’ve paused to look at it many times since the day I found it. There is something about that acorn that reminds me of God’s perfection, his love of beauty and his love for me.
And it reminded me that if we’ll stop and notice, there are signs of God’s love and perfection everywhere…
• In a smile.
• A hug.
• The fresh breeze that undeniably hints of autumn’s arrival
• Two scoops of Breyer’s Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream.
• A pine cone.
• A freshly washed and waxed red sports car.
• A clear, blue sky
• The night sky
• A U.S. Open tennis match…the athletes, the New York night, the crowd
• The smell of freshly cut grass
• A firm, sweet strawberry
• A hot shower
• A glass of ice water, especially when you're really thirsty
• A bird, a squirrel, a deer, a butterfly, a dog and even a cat
• A soft pillow
• A firm handshake
• Laughter
• A campfire
• In an olive-green acorn with its “hat still on”
The list is endless. Have you stopped? Have you noticed?
