"JEWELS FROM HEAVEN"

APRIL 14, 2000

 

I took a walk down a woodland trail,

without really expecting anything new.

A rustling in the leaves made me pause,

and wonder what was hidden from view.

I kneeled down and spotted a tiny white flower,

so perfectly formed to bloom for just an hour.

Thank you, Lord, for showing it to me alone,

such a secret I would never have known.

 

God sends jewels from heaven,

when I stop long enough to see.

Rare and precious treasures,

to show how much He loves me.

 

Once, I ran to the edge of some trees,

with a heavy burden in my heart.

The scent of a warm summer rain,

wafted by on a gentle breeze.

A brilliant, red cardinal came to call,

and sang a cheerful song just for me;

and to think, I could have missed it all.

 

God sends jewels from heaven,

when I stop long enough to see.

Rare and precious treasures,

to show how much He loves me.

 

I stepped outside late one night,

for just a moment of peace and quiet.

The wind in the trees softly whispered to me.

The black velvet sky held a crescent moon,

and a million silver stars gave their light.

I threw up my hands and praised you, Lord,

for this glimpse of beauty I might have ignored.