“Oh Wow!”
That was my reaction when we visited hilly southern Indiana last week and savored the autumn colors of the bushes and trees. God dipped deeply into his brilliant bright color pallet for this year’s displays.
Oh Wow! Practice
“In every act, or any act, look at the wonder of God’s creation, and say, “Oh, wow!” Make that your goal for this year — say ‘Oh, wow!’ and mean it, at least once a day.” Terry Bookman
Imagine how life would feel if we put this into practice – seeking and finding a daily Oh Wow. The sense of wonder leads to gratitude leading to peace and connection to the Almighty. Wonder humbles us and reminds us who God is and who we are. Wonder brings us to our knees in awe and returns our eyes and hearts focused on our Creator, not on our temporary problems.
Anne LaMott wrote a book about three essential prayers – Help. Thanks. Wow. I am good at pleading with God when I need help and I do remember fairly often to say Thank You. But I forget the WOW.
What if each morning we would pause and breath in life with a Oh, Wow? Cherish a moment in time appreciating all the blessings around us? Wake up and practice wonder at least once a day?
Join me?
I love Anne Lamott’s books so much. I read an excerpt this week from the new one she’ll have coming out in a few months (I think). I can’t wait! I say Oh Wow for her writings. 🙂
Yes Anne Lamott is a very special writer, especially for writers too.
P.S. Neglected to mention: your book, Sacred Surroundings, arrived today. Can’t wait to dig in!
You are so sweet. Thank you!!
I’m sitting on our deck as I comment, enjoying this last (?) bit of warm weather before winter sets in. Just a moment ago I wowed over the vibrant colors still lingering among the trees: gold, rusty red, and even bright pink. Couldn’t agree with you more: a sense of wonder does lead to gratitude, peace and connection to the Almighty. A delightful cause-and-effect!
I just spend some time outside right now too – sunny and cool but so pleasant. Took photos of the leaves in my little pond. Great reflections too.
oh wow!!!..
thank you jean…nature and critters do take the breath away..people tend to oh wow the pretty and not the plain…i need to oh wow all of Gods handiwork..peace
Oh Wow – isn’t this a delightful energizing phrase? and best response to God’s creation!
I’m joining you, Jean! All your gorgeous photos created an Oh, Wow! moment for me. God has the best paint brush.
Blessings!
God welds a magnificent paint brush – master Artist for sure.