The Wonder of it All
Lots of photos of heaven-sent newborn babies are popping up on my FB newsfeed lately. Isn’t it a wonder how God knits babies together so perfectly in their mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13)? Then they make their debut into this great big world. I was in awe and wonder when mine were placed in my arms. All ten toes and fingers! I counted!
Don’t you love the way that babies come into the world with curiosity and wonder by touching and feeling? Then their eyesight becomes clear, and they reach out and put their little hands on everything. Soon they crawl and walk.
They are so curious that we find them climbing the pantry shelves. We must cover our electric sockets because those little fingers want to discover what those holes are all about. Curiosity and wonder are inbred in those little ones.
When did we lose that sense of wonder – especially when we have a God Who wants for us, His children, to embrace wonder again? We who have lived several decades know what it is to become busy with life, so we leave little room for curiosity, being inquisitive and finding wonder.
A friend commented on one of my recent blogs: “A great reminder for me. I felt God urging me to volunteer to teach a class in Religious Education. After giving more thought, it wasn’t God urging me. It was the drive in me to lead. I have now put that drive behind me and said to self: ‘There are young adults that would be more effective than I. New energy for the young.”
You can imagine my prompt reply: “Oh don’t stop. Those young ones need your wisdom and your tender loving care. God’s not through with you yet. This generation needs us. Your assignment is ongoing until you take a trip to heaven. Love you much sweet friend.”
My personal goal is to NOT give up until I’m taken up! As long as there is breath in this body, I will pursue wonder!
We know what it is to become cautious with life instead of being spontaneous to new adventures, asking questions, and seeking new ways of doing things. That is not the case with children.
Wide-eyed with wonder, filled with potential, they are ready to see the possibilities all around them. Unhindered by the past, they are free to wake up each morning with enthusiasm and delight for what this day holds.
That curiosity and wonder is a part of me every day when I read about another technology breakthrough or see magnificent cotton candy clouds splattered across the bluest skies. Last week I “wondered” about the name of Corpus Christi, TX – how did it come to be? I researched and thanked God for my “wondering” mind.
When I was in Cabo in July, I wandered AND I wondered at God’s creation. I picked up seashells on the seashore. I saw crosses on various homes being built. I “wondered” and found out the reason why. The workers want God’s protection.
I remember my youngest grandson taking me to Reimers Park here in Austin where I traversed the canyons and caverns with him. Though treacherous, I embraced the breathtaking view and the WONDER from my grandson that I said “yes” and that I navigated myself to victory! No regrets!
Childlike awe, curiosity, wonder! That’s where God wants us to live! He promised to give us abundant life, so why would we ever think we are too old, too wounded, too limited, too whatever.
Adventure awaits us when we take off complacency restraints. May we become curious again. May we seek and find treasures in friends who have knowledge and a wealth of wisdom to share. There are exciting places to go and things to do.
Our loving and faithful Father is up to something WONDER-filled in our lives. It’s up to us to confidently put our trust in Him Who is our WONDER-worker. In fact, we are ALL wonders! And, if that’s not enough – our God is the One Who gave His one and only Son for us so that we would never perish….but would have everlasting life with Him. That’s what I call a WOW — “Wonder of Wonders”!! Oh, the wonder of it all!