A Reminder from God
I really wanted to go to the beach. God knew that. Just before we arrived, the rain began. As we stopped the engine of our car and looked to the ocean, our son got out and ran toward shore. I quickly followed, spurred on by the attitude of adventure that sometimes overtakes me. Within minutes, the rugged beauty of the dark and billowing clouds riviting droplets down on to the crashing waves was before my eyes. Does God care about the desires of our heart? I spoke aloud something like, "Oh! If there could only be a rainbow!" Within seconds, a rainbow appeared in front of us. Very quickly, it was gone. As I spent the next hours perusing the shoreline, it would reappear, then fade. I know in my heart that God hears our longings, spoken or mute. In the moment that I wished for His bow, He sent one. A reminder that He is ever present and atune to every thought.
Friday, November 23, 2007
It Was Very Good
A family member from far away visits for the very first time. Perhaps an old childhood friend or a military buddy from long ago. "I can't wait to show you around!" you say with excitement. With expectation of their response, you guide them through every favored place--the aroma filled shops, the woods nearby with their snow laced branches, the view from the upstairs guestroom of the bell tower in the distance. "Aren't you glad you came?" you ask, beaming as you wait for their response. With every new discovery, God is ready to display the vast array of His creation for our pleasure. Surely, He is pleased when we gaze at a sunset or admire the intricate miracle of a newborn in our arms. As we arrive at that moment where we glimpse an understanding of God's love for us, it's as if He might be waiting expectantly for our response. May our reply always be that of never ending praise.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Be At Rest
It is quiet now. The sound of my husband softly playing the classical guitar, the sounds of dishes and pans being used to prepare the mid-day meal, and the sounds of voices echoing through the house have now been replaced with the slow hum of the fan in the windowsill and the calm, yet rhythmic beckoning of the crickets from the cool ground below. It has been a good day. Now, it is time to rest. There is much to be thankful for. God has been good to me.... 
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The Work of Our Hands
According to the dictionary, "establish" means : "1.to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.." I am thankful today that the work of our hands in doing the will of God will be established in His kingdom, as we seek to reach others with the good news of salvation.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The Right Direction
Where do we find direction in life? How can we rest in knowing the choice of the moment was the right one? Lighthouses have one function: guiding those on the sea to safe passage through unseen danger. We must choose to look for the light amidst the darkness. And, once we have found it, continue to follow its leading until we arrive securely at our destination.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Protection
When I close my eyes to sleep at night, I do so knowing that God is awake. As I rise to meet the challenges of the day, I do so knowing that I am not alone. Nothing takes God by surprise. He is able to sustain me no matter what the current situation may warrant. He promises that He will be with me.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
God Will Provide
Sometimes I feel it. It can come quickly, without warning. That "Oh,no!" feeling that comes when you're not sure if the interview went well or you're wondering how to acquire the funds to pay the latest medical bills. Perhaps the anxiety comes when you feel you are all alone in the thing that God has called you to do. We must trust God and His ability to give all that we need when we need it. Where is God providing for you today?
Monday, November 19, 2007
The Greatest of These
There is nothing that we have of ourselves that we can offer up to God that He has not first given us. If we sing of His glory, it is He who has given us voice; if we proclaim the good news, it is He who has given us salvation. His great love for us abides forever.
Monday, November 19, 2007
God is in Control
There are many questions in life to which I have no answer. "Why?" "Could things have been different if only...?" The God of the universe is in control. He sees what I do not see. He understands what I cannot. His power is unfathomable.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Still Waters
Many times it's difficult for me to relax. Events of the day crowd my thinking. Yet, there are times when I know that I need to be restored spiritually as well as physically. He replaces the sorrow with hope, the worry with calm.
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