Finding Wonder

I love to teach. I have the opportunity to teach the women’s organization in our church once a month. I always learn so much, both from studying for the lesson and from the comments of those who are in the class. There is something so magical about coming together with a group of like-minded people and sharing in a focused discussion.

Today one of the things we talked about was finding wonder in the gospel of Jesus Christ and how to keep that wonder and amazement alive. When we have something wonderful in front of us for a long period of time we start to lose that sense of amazement. It becomes commonplace. We forget the value of what we have.

I think that this principle applies to all aspects of life. When was the last time you laid on the grass and stared in amazement at the shapes of the clouds in the sky? Or when did you last stop and appreciate the beauty of a flower? Or when can you remember watching your child playing and wonder at the way they think and play? When have you fully appreciated all that your body can do? I forget to appreciate the different wonders of this life.

So how can we keep our wonder and amazement alive? I think one key thing is to be grateful for all that we have. The more gratitude I express, the more amazement I feel. Another thing is to take time to stop and really see the things all around. Instead of being so focused on what needs to get done, take a moment to take a deep breath and look around. This is such an amazing world, so full of beauty and life everywhere you look. Be like a little child seeing things for the first time.

What things bring a sense of awe and amazement to you?