My word for the year is SAVOR, and it’s been a beautiful reminder to truly taste, see, hear, and feel the moments God places before me. Lately, He’s been highlighting the simple yet profound blessings all around, inviting me to pause and appreciate His handiwork.

It had been so long since I’d seen a rainbow. After a recent storm, as the clouds began to break, a vibrant arch stretched across the sky. It was breathtaking. I stood there, utterly captivated, for a good five minutes, simply marveling at its beauty before it faded away. In that moment, my heart swelled with gratitude, and I whispered a “thank you, Jesus” for that fleeting, glorious display. I truly savored every color, every curve, a vivid reminder of His promises and faithfulness.

Evenings have brought another simple joy to savor the silent dance of lightning bugs. They remind me a bit of the post I wrote about savoring winter, with their gentle blinking mimicking the falling snow. Their beautiful, blinking brilliance makes me reflect on how they are indeed blinking for Jesus. Just as Jesus is the light of the world, He has given us such beautiful creations for us to marvel at, each tiny flash a testament to His magnificent design. I find myself just sitting and watching them— Okay, talking to them too, consciously savoring the quiet magic they bring to the twilight.

And then there’s my sweet girl, Little Girl, my beagle, who will be 10 in October. She’s a constant source of joy and a daily reminder to savor companionship. Several mornings a week, when I drive to meet a friend for coffee, if it’s warm enough, I let her ride on my lap once we turn off the highway and onto the quieter side streets. It makes my heart smile to watch her in the side mirror, chin resting on the door, her hound ears blowing in the breeze. I can see the graying on her muzzle, a testament to our years together, and feel her warm weight leaning against me. I thank Jesus for her; she’s such a good girl, and He has truly blessed me with her faithful companionship. These quiet moments with her, just us, are treasures I deliberately savor.

In a world that often rushes us along, choosing to savor the little things—a rainbow, lightning bugs, the companionship of a beloved pet—is a powerful act of worship. It’s an intentional pause to acknowledge God’s presence and His abundant love woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. What little things are you savoring today?

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