If you read StoneGable with any frequency, then you probably know that I am soooo tired of snow and cold this year.
But, this morning when I got up and looked outside I saw a sight that was so beautiful... and so full of wonder, that I saw God's magnificent handiwork in the magical scene...
The sky was saturated with blue and the snow glistened with the reflection of the sun and the neighboring farm looked like a picture on a postcard. I stopped being tired of the snow for just a few minutes and told God how perfect and resplendent His creation is! I could see God in the scene right outside my back door!
How often do we speed through our days or get caught up in our own little dramas and forget to look for God?
I sure do!
But, when I look for God in all of my situations He will show Himself. I just need to be aware of His presence.
I like to call that PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
One of my very favorite bible verses is...
CALL TO ME AND I WILL ANSWER YOU, AND I WILL SHOW YOU GREAT AND MIGHTY THINGS WHICH YOU DO NOT KNOW. Jeremiah 33:3
Although this was a verse meant for Israel in a time of great tumult and trouble, I still think it is very very relevant to us.
When I get up each day I ask God to show Himself to me in some way. I ask Him to make me be awed by His glory! To do something so big that I know it's Him!
And if I look... and correct my vision... from just looking at earthy things, sure enough I see God in His creation, other people or even everyday situations. And I am awed!
In other words...I need to remember to put my God goggles on! To correct my vision from seeing things with worldly eyes and to see things through the lens of faith. What a difference that makes!
How about you? Do you want to be WOWED by God today? Ask God to show Himself big to you and ... remember to put your God goggles on!
Amen Yvonne! I do see God in and through his awesome creation and I thank you for reminding me to ask Him each day day to show Himself to me! Have a blessed and wonderful Sunday!
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Yvonne, I look forward to your Sunday blog posts. They have touched me deeply. Continue your work spreading the love of God. Bless you and I hope you are well on your way recovering from your knee surgery
ReplyDeleteYour view this morning is beautiful. Everything looks so clean and pure which reminds me of the hymn which says wash me white as snow which only our maker can do. My view is beautiful for which I am thankful but it does not include snow. Our forecast today is sunny and 65 degrees. The tulip tree in my yard is getting buds. What a wonderful world our God has given us!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Yvonne, I came over today looking forward to the wisdom in your Sunday posts, and I found these beautiful words..."call to me and I will answer you"... thank you, thank you so much for this perfect reminder. Linda
ReplyDeleteWow, I kinda did the same thing today: I went outside cause it was SO beautiful and took pics of the pond waterfall running but surrounded by snow still:) It was warm enough on the deck to not have a coat on! Just 51 degrees but sunny and beautiful. A flock of geese flew over as I was out there honking a hello to me. Maybe it was God showing himself to me:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing that! Living in Wisconsin has had it's challenges this winter. But that fresh white covering can't help but remind me of the newness we get each day, our sins forgiven, white as snow. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and really amazing to read this kind of resourceful blogs. thanks for sharing such an awesome post with us.
ReplyDeleteI was very touched by your words today. The sunrise this morning was one of those awesome glorious times.
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