Life passes quickly, but the beauty of creation is a constant invitation to remember who made it all. St. Basil reminds us that even the simplest things—flowers, grass, sunshine—are not just scenery. They’re reminders.
You were not made for power or praise. You were made for glory—God’s glory. Your strength, your success, even your suffering are like wildflowers: vibrant, short-lived, and meant to point to something eternal. Every beautiful thing, every fading moment, is a mirror meant to reflect the face of your Creator.
Don’t let it pass unnoticed.
Suggestions for the Day
- As you go about your day, look for one moment in creation that stops you in your tracks. Let it remind you of eternity.
- Think about one “glorious” thing in your life—career, influence, fitness—and ask yourself what it’s ultimately pointing toward.
- Call a friend or colleague and ask him what beauty in creation inspires him. Share your own.
