New Discovery

I was out for my morning walk and strolled past a neighbors home where the marigold's are beautiful.  Shades of yellow, white, orange and red all mingled together in a carpet of blooms.  I also noticed an archway covered in vines that hinted at another section of the yard.  I could just glimpse some pretty pink flowers and I was tempted to step up into the yard to take a peek because this area looked so inviting and yet mysterious at the same time.  Inviting because of it's beauty, mysterious because I couldn't quite see everything - I could see just enough to pique my interest and make me want to discover more.  I did remind myself that it was not my yard and that I shouldn't step into another person's yard without being invited; but I was also reminded that spending time with God should be like my desire to check out this quiet, mysterious, yet inviting section of my neighbor's yard.  God invites me to spend some quiet time with him every day and just linger in the mystery of faith and salvation.  So then I started wondering:  Have I set aside a place in my own yard, or in my home that is inviting and would make someone passing by want to "step inside" and discover what is there?  And if by chance they did step inside would the things they discover hold their attention and keep them there long enough for them to experience God and his majesty?  Hhhhmmmm - good questions to ponder.  I think I have some work to do to make an inviting and intriguing place not only for myself, but to capture the attention of others so they can discover the mystery of God for themselves.  I love it when a new idea is borne out of my morning walk with God.  Thanking and praising God for the awe of a new discovery.