Pixie Dust Run

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I read a book called Wonderstruck a number of years ago. In it was an invitation to "pray for pixie dust" which really was just a whimsical way of praying for God to open our eyes to the wonder in the world. I decided to go on a "pixie dust" run today, and I took pictures of all the things I noticed that I might have missed had I not set this intention to pay more attention. 

 "Praying for pixie dust was an invitation for God to lavish our team with his loving-kindness, and for each of us to walk more upright, eyes attentive to what God might do next. You can’t pray for pixie dust and maintain a dour demeanor or dreary disposition.  The Mary Poppins of all prayers, asking for pixie dust is hard to do without a frolicsome smile on your face, a playful cheer in your spirit, a holy anticipation of how God may answer." - Margaret Feinberg, Wonderstruck



A prayer for wonder puts you on high alert for God and His handiwork and join to God in the great plan of redemption He’s unfolding throughout the earth.- Margaret Feinberg Wonderstruck


Praying for wonder invites you to turn your eyes on God. A prayer for wonder invites you to look for God under, in, and behind every bush."- Margaret Feinberg Wonderstruck



Live each day like a child digging through a treasure chest, rifling for the next discovery.  
- Margaret Feinberg Wonderstruck


 Praying for pixie dust is a childlike expression of trust and hope—trusting in both God’s wisdom and winsomeness, finding hope in God’s mercy and mirth. - Margaret Feinberg Wonderstruck







This might be my favorite picture above that I found this morning of this bluebell growing out of a wall- such amazing persistence, resilience, and beauty. 


Praying for pixie dust for you today, Colter! 

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