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 ~ Can a Winter Storm Be Ruled By God’s Sovereignty?
A winter storm of epic proportions hovered nearby on a direct trajectory for our mountains. For days meteorologists predicted its arrival with alarming warnings of 60 – 70mph winds and snowdrifts on top of an icy foundation.
It was a bit frightening.
The gale force winds were to arrive on Saturday night, ushering in arctic air, buckets of snow, and ice. We hunkered down and waited.
And waited.
Finding God’s Presence ~ How Do I Know His Abiding Presence?
Father, I want to run into Your arms leaping and laughing as You lift me up and carry me for awhile. I’m tired, Lord. So tired. But yet You bathe me in Your grace to accomplish what is before me. Thank You. Thank You for Your abiding presence.
Finding God’s Presence ~ When Grace Falls Like Rain and Smacks You in The Face
I pulled the collar of my jacket a little tighter and steered Blue onward. Sometimes a pilgrim just has to press in, keep one foot stepping in front of the other, and move forward. Even when it’s difficult. Even when the wind from an impending storm is smacking you in the face.
Finding God’s Presence ~ Sometimes I Fail Him
Father, Your love amazes me. Even when I fail You, You never fail me because of Your great love. Oh, that I could fathom it's depth! Measure its width and height! Your love is beyond comprehension, and yet I try to understand. Your magnificence is wonderful to behold....
Finding God’s Presence ~ The Perfect Dwelling Place
High above the country road where branches spread bare and sky peeks through, a gathering of twigs, moss, and leaves cluster together to form a nest — a home. A dwelling place. The branches cup together like fingertips forming a hollow space to support the tiny chamber.
Finding God’s Presence ~ Where is God When I Feel Insignificant?
Lord, You have worked hard to reassure me these past several days. When my mind and thoughts wandered to places of devastation, You led me back to solid ground. You reassured and reaffirmed me. Thank You. When my spirit fell numb, You infused me with Your strength and joy. Thank You for the gift of laughter, especially when tears seem more appropriate. Your joy can’t be explained, but I sure am thankful for it.
Finding God’s Presence ~ Remembering With a River Rock
God has carried me through my wilderness places and now, in many ways, I stand on the edge of my Jordan — of my impossible. In my spirit I can see Him letting me down from His shoulders to stand in the rocky soil where the river laps. He’s not saying anything aloud, but His eyes — His eyes gaze into mine, searching, questioning, asking me if I will trust Him … trust Him here on the river’s edge.
Finding God’s Presence ~ He Will Carry You in Your Weariness
Lord, I look to You for my source of strength, my unspeakable joy, and my perfect peace. I look to You, Lord, for You are faithful, Your promises are true. You carry me when I’m too weary to stand. In your tenderness, you wipe the tears that flow so freely.
I pray for others who need to be reminded of Your great love. Sometimes, the difficulties of life circumvent our knowledge of Your grace and abiding Presence. You haven’t gone anywhere, but suddenly in our frustration and angst, You seem afar off — aloof to our needs.
Finding God’s Presence ~ Beloved of God. Our Role? Be-Loved
Perhaps Noah looked about at the safe gathering of two kinds of every living creature on the earth and thought, “It is well.”
What manner of love is this? In the face of mass destruction God made a way to save His righteous ones. He did not remain afar off watching the destruction of a rebellious people with satisfaction, but instead, as only a Father can, He made sure His child was safe in the storm — God personally closed the door behind Noah and his family.