She was impossible to miss with her cheerful yellow wings, outlined in black as if God himself had carefully colored inside the lines. I juggled Everett in one arm, his sweaty head pressed up against my cheek while I yanked my iPhone out of the diaper bag pocket to take a picture. After all, it’s not every day that you find a beautiful butterfly perched on your garage floor. The symbolism alone stopped me in my tracks.
I love finding beauty in the unbeautiful. It reminds me that in all things, there is hope. It reminds me that there is grace and forgiveness waiting for me, for you, despite all of the ugly things we’ve done. He’s looking right past the dirt, the stains, the giant cracks and pieces of trash waiting to be swept up. Yes, He’s looking for the bright yellow wings, a transformation, a stirring of heart.
Because once that happens, the ugly garage floor might as well disappear altogether.
Those bright yellow wings will carry us right on home.
This is a beautiful post. I’m glad you snapped a photo!
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Beautiful! So glad you were able to capture the moment!
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You are an incredible writer. I’m going through a little bit of a rough time and this really spoke to me. There is so much hope we can all find in God. It’s hard to wrap your mind around it. Oh man, how I love Him.
this was amazing.
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This reminded me of one of my favorite quotes: “Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.”
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Very sweet! Such a pretty color, too.
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Beautiful post, Ashlee.
I loved reading this! A great reminder for me to keep seeking out God’s simple beauty in fleeting moments!
Beautiful, Ashlee. You are the loveliest writer.
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