“But God told Samuel, “Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. God judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart.” -1 Sameul 16:7 [MSG]

A Time to Think… 
“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson, 19th century American writer, poet, essayist, lecturer, and philosopher 

A Time to Act…
When you wake up each day what are you looking for? Why not stop a moment, and look for the beauty in the small, humble places. Or open the curtains and see the vast beauty of God’s creation. Most important—be present and thank God for what he reveals to you.

A Time to Pray…
O God of all creation, help me to carry a heart full of gratitude for the small and big wonders you have placed in my path. In a sometimes-ugly world, help me to look for your beauty and incredible creation of water, sky, earth, people, plants, animals, and the people that surround me. Open my heart to see and listen, to care and share. AMEN.

(picture of Lake Abiquiu, New Mexico)