From My Window

I’d just finished breakfast and was sipping coffee when I spied a mourning dove perched on the hook holding the birdfeeder. A wave of thankfulness at its appearance swept over my soul, bringing unexpected tears to my eyes. “Hi friend,” my heart seemed to say.

Having just returned from a writer’s conference with its early hours, (I’m NOT an early morning person and it’s 10 am now as I write this), walking to and from classes and buildings, I relished these moments of familiarity and simplicity. Fuel for my soul.

It’s a cloudy day and rain is forecast. I have a busy day ahead of me, grocery shopping and helping a friend. But this moment alone, is for me and God. May he refresh my soul and guide me through the day. I pray I can see and cherish simple moments like these.

What refreshes your soul? Do you recognize those quiet moments when they happen?