ASTOUNDED
Today's reading: Acts 1-3

"When they realized he was the blind beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded!" Acts 3:10 NLT

Astounded-filled with bewilderment or wonder.

I'm ashamed. Utterly ashamed.

I honestly cannot tell you the last time I allowed myself to be astounded by God.

Sure, I've noticed a few sunrises that peaked my interest.

I've noticed the new life springing up out of the cold winter ground.

I've stared into the face of my little boy.

But to be quite honest, the last time God's creation or His plans or His ways completely astounded me--I cannot remember.

That embarrasses me--because I know every day, every moment of every day, He does something that should fill my heart and mind and eyes with wonder.

Not a moment of time passes that He shouldn't leave me speechless.

But I'm not noticing.

I'm not pausing long enough to let the 'Him' of every moment sink in and leave me wide eyed and my mouth hanging open in amazement.

Today I want to notice. Today I want to look to be astounded by God.