Friday, April 19, 2013

Grace

Linking with Charlotte Spiritual Sunday  at and Laura at Faith Filled Fridays



"Sometimes grace works like water wings when you feel you're sinking." Anne Lamott

I had some free time today so I went to this open field and stood near the small pond, watching the solitary swan and the lone blueheron.

It was crazy windy. I loved the feel of the wind whipping around me as I listened for the whisper of His gentleness. He didn't disappoint. 

I didn't care that my hair was totally wonky or even that it started to rain softly. I didn't care about anything. I just soaked in the calm...

And then the bluey (blueheron) spread his incredible wings and flew off. I think before he did, he turned to me and winked. 

To me....that moment was Grace....gentle trusting I'm here kind of grace. 

I knew as I watched the bluey fly away.....no matter what happens....it'll all be ok.

You gave me wings so I can fly.....Grace. I'm nothing without you.

16 comments:

Nana Jul said...

I know that kind of Grace...all week...when you just know He's got it! Perfect song too!
Love ya Nikki!
Jul

Launna said...

Nikki, this is a beautiful post about grace and the lovliness of it ;-)

Chatty Crone said...

Andy had to learn Hebrews 11:1 this week - it is about faith and hope and things unseen! Love, sandie

joy said...

The beauty in God's creation that lift our souls up to heaven;)

Denise said...

A very thankful way to embrace the day Nikki (and the wind!) :) Blessings to you for finding the beauty and good all around you; we have so much to be thankful for!

Blesssings,
Denise

highheeledlife said...

Wonderfully written and expressed about the feeling of grace. I love the reminder to take notice in all the things and signs around us that HE is with us. How wonderful to get that wink! :) .. blessings my friend..xo C. (HHL)

Pamela said...

Marvelous grace. We are blessed when we can stand and feel surrounded by God's grace. So happy you could feel it today.

Connie said...

I love the way you described that. I could really sense how peaceful it was.

RCUBEs said...

I love it when He gives us those "faith markers" in this difficult trek we are walking on. Have a great weekend sister!

Janet Benlien Reeves said...

An encouraging testimony--thank you so much!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Sounds perfect!

Anna said...

Simply beautiful!

Aritha V. said...

You write it so beautifully!

Sharon said...

A beautiful moment.

I am often overwhelmed at those *gentle trusting I'm here* moments of grace.

Today I felt Him in the wind.

GOD BLESS!

Peggy said...

I love the images in your post. suc a peaceful time. We all need more times of quiet and stillness with God in this crazy world.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing this post. This was lovely that you shared your experience with our mysterious Daddy!

And you are a blessings. I asked the Lord, "I want to be more in love with you, I want to feel more connected to you..." and here I am on your blog posting this beautiful song.
Thank you so much!
Hugs and blessings ♥