Think on All Things Beautiful
Finding Beauty in Everyday Moments
Have you ever had a moment where something simple took your breath away? My sister and I were driving to my parent’s house one day, passing a quiet pasture. The wind was blowing, and the uncut hay swayed gracefully in the breeze. It was so peaceful and beautiful and a reminder to think on all things beautiful.
The lyrics from America the Beautiful: “Amber waves of grain,” played in my mind as I kept driving. Moments like that make me stop and think: there is so much beauty all around us. Do we ever pause to take it in? We need to train our minds to see the beauty, even in the smallest things, instead of focusing on the negative.
Evil Has Always Existed, But So Has Beauty
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the news is full of tragedy and bad news. Maybe you’ve noticed it lately, too—it feels like evil is everywhere. The truth is that evil has always existed, even since biblical times. The Bible reminds us in Ecclesiastes 1:9 that “there is nothing new under the sun.”
The world has always had its darkness, but here’s the good news: it’s also filled with beauty. There are moments of joy, peace, and wonder all around us if we take a moment to see them. As we continued our drive, I noticed the sunlight dancing on the road through the trees. We were greeted by beautiful wildflowers on the side of the road, and later that night, a gorgeous sunset put on a show. They were great reminders to think on all things beautiful.
You Have the Mind of Christ
1 Corinthians 2:16 KJV
16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
Even with all the evil in the world, we don’t have to dwell on it. Jesus offers us something far better—His mind. Can you imagine that? The same mind that created the stars, the sunsets, and the seasons is offered to you and me.
That mind of Christ is pure, filled with love, and untouched by the troubles of this world. When you feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, take comfort in this: you can focus on the good, true, and beautiful things in the world because you have the mind of Christ.
Take a moment today to look around and notice something beautiful in your life. Maybe it’s something small, like a smile or a flower. The Lord created the entire world just for us, so thank God for His goodness.
Let’s end with a prayer:
Lord, thank you for offering us your mind. Help me to focus on the beauty around me, even when evil and darkness feel overwhelming. Teach me to rely on your wisdom, not my own. May my thoughts be filled with your goodness and love. Help me to remember that in you, there is no darkness at all. Amen.
Beautiful! Thank you Tania!
I think sometimes we have blinders on and forget to look around.
I certainly needed your message today. As a retired teacher my heart is ripped out every time there is a school shooting. I loved teaching all of my 42 years. Every day I put my hand on the door knob of the classroom I asked the Dear Lord to be with my students and me. Every day was filled with the joy of learning and sharing those minutes together. So now I keep those cherished times ahead of the bad news. But boy, it takes awhile to remember those treasured memories when I know the students, parents, and staff are hurting.
Helen, it is so sad that teachers, children, and parents are subjected to this everyday. We all feel like it “could never happen here,” but it only takes one mentally unstable person to destroy others lives and safety.
I live in a section of Arizona (hot and dry) where there are no fields of flowing grain nor many wild flowers along the side of the road … we get cactus instead. But … we have the most gorgeous sunsets I’ve ever seen. And we have them day after day … what a blessing in a dry parched land to see such beauty from the hands of God. Also blessed with a house high enough to look out over the lake and mountains to see these gorgeous “God paintings” from across the whole back of our home.
You are so right, Tania! After moving to a very rural part of south central GA in the fall of 2016, I find myself noticing the beauty a lot more than I did during the 60 years I lived in metro Atlanta. Having so much farm land close by and being away from the city lights helps. When I’m in one of the cities we frequent, I do need to work on seeing the beauty more than the negativity around us. I’m wishing you and your family a very blessed Sunday!
Your recent Sunday posts have been very helpful and meaningful for me. My partner of 20 years passed away last week and I have received comfort from your posts by listening to the Lord. Thank you.
I’m so sorry, Mary! Losing a loved one is never easy. I’ll pray for you and that you can keep good memories in your heart.
Thank you for this post! I have been trying to focus on the good in the world and not the bad! Your post was a blessing to me today.
That is a wonderful attitude to have.
There is beauty everywhere! We just need to open our eyes and see it! Thank you for this reminder! Happy Sunday 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
PS…I hope your Mom is doing well ❤️
Your drive through fields reminded me of when I drove through Oklahoma and it was nothing but fields and so beautiful. I would love to retire there in the peace and quiet surrounded by grassy fields.
I love your Sunday messages! They are so inspiring and after losing my husband just eight weeks ago, I need all the inspiration I can get. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for all you do!
I hope you are doing well. You need to give yourself time to grieve. I know the Lord is keeping His eye on you, and making sure to send people in your life to encourage you.