God's surprises

Two weeks away from blogging is far too long! Sometimes life's events take over, however, and there is not enough time to stop and smell the roses - that's if you can find any.

What a gift to find 24 hours to spend with my son and some ministry colleagues. We went bush - and every so often, peeping from the leaf litter was, a native flower or orchid - only perceptible to those who have the eyes to see. Admittedly many had to be pointed out to me or I would have missed them.
What a great parable for living. The evidence of God's grace is everywhere, often hiding in the murkiest and untidiest depths of human experience. God grant us a speed monitor so that we can slow down enough to see.