Buried Treasure…
After writing my daily prayer, I wanted to re-post this writing from August 2012. I originally posted it under A Cup of Hope (Buried Treasure) under Dewey’s Daily Cup.
I laugh as I awoke this morning, remembering the day called yesterday. I was busy with the daily chores called housekeeping, when I received a call from my daughter, inquiring about a treasure hunt for my grandson. Somehow at that moment, laundry seemed unnecessary, dishes could wait and the dust on the furniture could hold for another day. I quickly went to our favorite store, The Dollar Store, to find a few treasures for him to discover. Together, we hid the mini Frisbees, M&M’s and stickers. We took turns seeing the amazement of a child, as he looked diligently to discover the hidden treasures.
It brings to the forefront of my mind this early morning, the treasure each life brings to the universe, uniquely created. Each person created with gifts and talents that is needed for each community to function. I ponder what the world would be like, if everyone realized their value, their purpose. No one person more important than the next, just uniquely created individuals, all created in the image of our God. Wouldn’t it be amazing if each person found their purpose in life, fulfilling the plan they were designed for. Everyone destined for the same greatness.
I pray each day that all human life would discover the truth about who they are on this journey. Somehow the ship becomes battered by the storms of life, and we begin to believe the lies planted only by the enemy of our soul.
Today, find the hidden treasure in yourself and then look for the treasure in the folks you will encounter, this day. I realize sometimes those hard places in life have hardened the shell of the heart, and people become mean, hurt, and bitter. Their journey has caused them to slip and lose that hope. Maybe you will be the one to help tear down that wall of pain, and give them a renewed sense, that they too are important.
Today, awaken the treasures in your world, your sphere of influence. Maybe you can help unlock the hidden treasure in someone else’s life this day. You may be the one to give them the courage to keep on the journey.
Be the very best you can be today. No need to compare yourself to anyone. You are great. Allow your greatness to spill over into the heart of the one that has lost it.
May you discover many hidden treasures on this day. Let it be your day of amazement like the wonder of a child. Destiny awaits.
Oh, I hear the phone ringing, have a great day, my treasure hunt has now begun.
This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it…..Psalm 118v24
