Gobsmacked
The first time I saw the ocean, I was gobsmacked. My jaw dropped. My eyes popped. All my senses went on overload. Never had I experienced such awe.
The beauty and majesty of God’s creation left me breathless. I did not want to move. I felt like I could stay there forever.
Similar reactions occurred at Yellowstone and other parts of our world.
Gobsmacked means “overwhelmed with wonder, surprise, or shock.”
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is primarily a slang British expression.
Gob can mean mouth. According to the Macmillan Dictionary blog, gobsmacked is “the kind of shock you would feel if you were suddenly hit in the face…. Clapping a hand to your mouth … is a less violent interpretation.” The shock leaves you speechless.
Causes for gobsmacked reactions may be good or bad.
Not every surprise or shock feels pleasant. That’s life with all its ups and downs.
Under God’s leadership, we survive and thrive whatever the experience.
Whether gobsmacked from good or bad, God offers joy, hope, and purpose.
I pray you enjoy a glorious gobsmacked day.
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy (Psalm 65:8 NIV).
Thanks to Pat Childress Conner Stapp for the suggestion.
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