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TODAY’S WORD: ORDINARY
I
live in a metropolitan area not too far from two large cities. People
in my neighborhood work in Manhattan…yeah, the one in New York City.
And yet, not too far from where I live is a different kind of place. A place where ordinary takes on a different meaning.
People drive buggies instead of cars.
Use generators instead of electricity.
They work the ground and raise livestock.
They walk to places.
They make handmade furniture that is beautiful.
They are gentle and kind…at least the ones I have encountered.
There is something about the slow and peaceful way they go about their life that intrigues me.
But, my life…is just that. MY LIFE.
So
I embrace my ordinary, everyday life. The one where I get up, go to
work, turn on the coffee maker, flip the lightswitch, drive my
car…that life.
My life is good.
I am blessed.
Ordinary comes in many shapes and sizes.
I will embrace my ordinary life and try to find ways to make it extra ordinary.
To make it special.
To make it reflect the joy of living an ordinary life.
Counting my blessings one at a time, then saying Thank you, Jesus…for all of it.
The good, the bad, the ordinary.
I love visiting your neck of the woods … the beauty of simplicity draws me there …
and the fried chicken!
Dear Mary
Looking at this picture makes me want to come over for a visit!!! Reading through the FMF posts today convinced me of one thing that makes me glad and that is how many ladies begin to appreciate the gold nuggets buried in the ordinary of every day. Like you have said … it is your life, your ordinary and that makes it pretty special. Have a blessed weekend, dear one.
Ma
Wow. That is so neat…and the picture such contrast to Manhattan. But where are you talking about? Amish country is not in New York, right? There is not a secret society in the city? You've piqued my curiosity today!
Wow – what a contrast you live around… and to find the comfort in your OWN life… and to live it the way He has called you… that is such a gift! Praying He showers in the Extra over all your ordinary!
"Ordinary comes in many shapes and sizes". That sentence alone says it all!
"There is something about the slow and peaceful way they go about their life that intrigues me."
This way of life intrigues me as well. I love everything you've said here, Mary. "I will embrace my ordinary life and try to find ways to make it extra ordinary."
I too need to embrace the ordinary, and find all the special ways God has placed me where I am for such a time as this.