November 12, 2021. This is what I saw this morning from my RV. WOW. Amazing, I thought. This is just not your everyday sight. Against the backdrop of a fall foliage mosaic, the eagles perched patiently, their eyes fixated on whatever might be swimming in the lake below. Within moments of taking this photo, they were gone. But just the sight of them had instantly filled me with a joy I still feel hours later. I knew it was an extra-special moment, and I was immediately grateful. That was what I call a God-wink.
Practicing daily gratitude has gifted me with experiencing God-winks— true joy in my life—probably on a daily basis, if I really paid attention. And it doesn’t take two majestic eagles to uplift me, but something as simple as my pup nuzzling up to me in that cute way that only he does. Or a long telephone visit with a friend. Or being able to fit into last year’s clothes.
I find it interesting that, with the exception of Young’s Literal Translation, every bible translation of Isaiah 40:31 says to wait, or hope, or trust in the Lord. YLT says to expect. That’s a mighty tall order! But this is mighty GOD we’re talking about. With gratitude, I expect joy in my life, and that makes my spirit soar. Mightily!
