I always feel a bit of a thrill when I see buds forming on branches. They are the promise of spring! As I notice seasons change, it makes me think about seasons in our lives. I journaled about this the other day, and I’ll share with you what I wrote:
“Better is a handful with quietness…” caught my heart as I read Ecclesiastes. It speaks of contentedness, of saying “enough.” One hand is full, while there is still the reality of another hand that is empty. But the focus is on the “handful.” And by saying “enough” comes the gift of quietness and contentedness.
“Better is a handful of quietness, than two hands full of toil and striving after the wind.” ~Ecclesiastes 4:6 (ESV)
Years ago, before I knew Richard, a gal from church and I took swing dance lessons at the YMCA. It was great fun! We learned the basic triple step, when to spin, and the foundations for swing dancing. On the last night they brought in advanced dancers to dance with us.
I knew the basic steps. And I could follow. That was about it!
And that was enough for it to be amazing following in the dance as the guy I was partnered with led me in swing dancing. I could follow his lead, and trust that he knew the steps, and even experienced the thrill of being flipped in the air!
In recent years, I have heard God whisper into my heart, “May I have this dance?”
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