“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Psalms 34:8 NIV
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Dear God, Thank You for the five senses that You have given me to explore and experience Your creation!
With the sense of smell I encounter amazing scents that run the gamut from roses to skunks. The scent of bacon and of coffee tell me that another day has started. The scent of my grandmother’s perfume brings back memories of spending time with her during the summer and sitting at her vanity while I pretended to put on makeup. Thank You for the gift of the sense of smell.
The sense of touch is so wonderful. Petting a dog or cat causes my blood pressure to drop while I enjoy the way fur feels against my hand – short and wiry or long and silky – it really makes no difference to me. By using my sense of touch to pet the dog or cat, I can convey my love and show the pets that they are important. My favorite use of touch is holding a loved one’s hand or kissing my sweetheart. Thank You for the opportunities to show people and animals that they are loved by employing the sense of touch.
Thank You for the sense of hearing. When I hear certain songs, I am immediately transported in my mind to the roller skating rink where I am both hoping for and terrified by the thought of being asked to couples skate. I am thankful for being able to hear my children’s voices. From their first cries until now, those four sounds are like an angelic choir. I praise You for this gift of hearing.
I am also thankful for the last two of the five senses. But, I have a more complicated relationship with them. I am thankful for the sense of taste that You have given me. I love the flavors of the world that have tickled my tastebuds. Sometimes, I wish that I didn’t enjoy quite as much food as I do. It’s difficult to restrict my eating when everything tastes so good. I am thankful for the sense of sight. Looking at my family in person and in pictures brings a smile to my face. My hobbies of reading and writing are a source of pleasure. It would be nice if my vision didn’t have to have the level of correction that is required for me to move freely in the world. But, I am thankful that it’s possible to correct my legally blind eyesight to 20/25.
All of the senses are a gift and a blessing. Thank You, Lord. Amen
Journey with Monica 