Take hope in the knowledge that you are cherished by the One who made you—you are sheltered in the shadow of His wing, close to His heart. It is my prayer that as we get to know one another you, too, will see beyond the veil and will learn to say, “Even so, I walk in the Presence of the Lord”
With joy,
Nan
Finding God’s Presence ~ Your Light Shall Break Forth
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I pulled my jacket tighter around my face to ward off the chill. The meandering path led through a forest glen. Beauty surrounded me with leaves of burnished gold, persimmon, and burgundy velvet. The trail led into a valley...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Take My Hand, Precious Lord
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I sat bleary eyed at the computer waiting on the coffee to beep. Another restless night preceded the dawn. My shoulders sagged, allowing a bent elbow and the palm of my hand to hold up my head. Such was life these days....
Finding God’s Presence ~ Having God All Alone to Myself
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I stared at the laptop and sighed a heavy sigh. Exhaustion filtered through my weary body. Deadlines loomed. A kazillion emails screamed for attention. Dinner needed to be cooked. Laundry folded... Out of the chaos of my mind...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Like the Cushion of the Sea
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I read the following passage in the early hours of a troubling morn. The imagery spoke to me so clearly, strengthening me ... giving me understanding. I knew I had to share it with you. "There is a part of the sea known as 'the...
Finding God’s Presence ~ My Redeemer is Faithful and True
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Faithful and true. Anchors to steady my life. Words to describe my God. Many of you are struggling, as I am, to walk steadfastly in the things of God when life, as you know it, has come under horrific...
Finding God’s Presence ~ The Parable of the Pregnant Sugar Maple
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The sugar maple stood strong in brilliant glory. Colors of crimson, tangerine, and golden amber graced her branches, reflecting the beauty of her Creator against a periwinkle sky. Out of the north, periwinkle turned to slate and...
Finding God’s Presence ~ It’s All About Perception
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor It appeared as a luminescent bowling ball rolling briskly across the night sky. The rapid speed caused me to feel lightheaded from the illusion of motion. My brain tried to understand how the moon could be moving so quickly....
Finding God’s Presence ~ Droplets of Glistening Grace
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor Delicate wings fluttered, lifting the swallowtail from apple to apple dangling like gems upon the tree. The fruit glistened with morning dew, tiny droplets of life-sustaining moisture refreshing the butterfly, offering her...
Finding God’s Presence ~ Notes of Grace
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I'm honored to feature my friend Marcie Bridges as a guest blogger today. She is a poet extraordinaire, a devoted follower of Jesus, and a vessel being used for His glory. Marcie shared this poem with me last week and I scooped...