The Very Thought

I was reminded by the Holy Spirit today to be grateful for the simple things. How quickly I can take things and others for granted. A song came to my mind that reminds me how the beauty of this world is enough and even the ability to see it. This song is written by Ginny Owens who has been blind since the age of two. She started playing piano at that age. Ginny Owens is also very involved in raising support for the freeing of the millions of slaves in the world today. I pray I can recognize the simple blessings and be focused on the eternal. The very thought of what Christ has given should stir in us a desire to recognize Him in the simple things. We have way more than we deserve.

Wonderful Wonder by Ginny Owens

I don't know the ocean's crystal blue,
and I don't climb the mountains for the view.
Or wish upon the stars above my head,
or bear witness to a marvelous sunset

But the very thought of things I've never seen,
Is all it takes to bring me to my knees.

(chorus)
Oh what a wonderful wonder,
A display of great beauty and power
Oh what a wonderful wonder
You are to me

I wish that I could see life through your eyes.
To gaze upon the canvas from your side
To understand all that you've done before
And to realize the plans you have in store.

And when I long to know what I don't see
You give me the courage to believe.

(Chorus)

I can hardly wait until the time
when you will turn my darkness into light.
and I'll finally find my way to heaven's door
where I won't need my faith anymore.

And when my eyes behold your majesty
I'll join with the angels and we'll sing