Looking Up

Days fly by, especially as we get older. I've heard there is some formula for this phenomenon...time seemingly going faster as we age, it has to do with ratios and other mathematical things that I know nothing about.  But anyway, it just seems that the time is spinning faster and faster and sometimes we just forget to look up!  Building seconds and minutes into the day to just look around for the Lord's handiwork is something I am trying to cultivate--it's actually looking out for the God visits.

The Lord loves to bless us.  Loves to spend time with us.  Jesus spent His days walking with, talking to, teaching, healing, and loving people.  And God never changes.  The same Jesus that walked the earth loving and caring for those around Him, is the same God today that wants to be with us, care for us and show Himself as the involved, blessing God that He always was and is.  Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.  We've been studying the book of Joshua on Sunday mornings and in it we see how involved God was in His people's lives. He showed Himself as leader, caregiver, provider and mighty warrior on their behalf.  Joshua 1:9  This is my command--be strong and courageous!  Do not be afraid or discouraged.  For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

So where is all this leading, you ask?  Where did this whole conversation in my head come from? LOL....why the clouds of course!  I saw the clouds and it just clicked!  My Father did that!  He made that amazing painting in the sky!  He gives His beauty and His blessing to people everywhere, we just need to recognize and appreciate it.  Too often we rush by, never noticing the wonder around us, or appreciating the divine moments that open up into our lives.  Yesterday I saw the clouds.  This morning I had an enjoyable conversation with a sister in the Lord.  Yesterday I was able to pray with a family member going through a serious situation....All these things, small visits from the Lord that I sometimes, (well many times really) take for granted.  Oh that our spiritual eyes would be wide open to God's presence and touch in our lives!!  Little by little, we grow in this area.  And isn't it awesome that the Lord continues to teach us.

Lord thank You for once again reminding me of Your presence and blessing all around.  I guess I need that reminder often and that's okay.  I am so thankful for Your patience and Your love, the fact that You always share Your heart with me, letting me and all of us know You are with us.  Keep reminding us Lord!!  Psalm 121:4  Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumber or sleeps.  You never tire to teaching, of helping us to see.  Thank You.

Look for God's presence today, ON PURPOSE!