My yesterday was amazing! I hope yours was too. I was greeted with a beautiful sunrise, a warm and welcoming good morning hug from my heavenly Father. Although the sunset was more demure, I experienced the Father’s presence in much the same way as a sleepy babe welcomes a gentle kiss goodnight.
“May the Lord’s name be praised now and forever. 3 May the Lord’s name be praised
from where the sun rises to where it goes down. 4 The Lord is higher than all nations. His glory rises to the skies.” Psalm 113:2-4 ERV
And here I am this morning expecting more of the same. When we look for the Father our heart always finds Him.
I have a soft fleece throw that I keep on the couch. I snuggle into it every day. It’s not that I’m cold or chilled, definitely not in this Arizona high desert, but it’s comforting. The comfort I experience in sensing God’s presence is so much greater! When I’m praying for friends and family who are going through a particularly rough time there is a peace that covers me, much like that blanket, and I know that the Lord has taken charge and I can rest from worry.
There’s also a joy that comes bubbling up in my heart when the Lord shares some new idea with me or when I’m reminded of an old promise.
Most of our plants are on a watering system and as I sit here in the morning I hear the pop of the timer and then the gentle soaking mist of the water flowing from the nozzles. How refreshing it is to be constantly watered. That’s what joy in the Father’s presence is like to me – a continual refreshing.
“You have shown me the path to life, and you make me glad by being near to me. Sitting at your right side, I will always be joyful.” Psalm 16:11 CEV
And finally, I have the peace of the avian chorus both morning and evening. Right now I’m listening to the quail, wren, dove, meadowlark, sparrow, finch and owl. They start the day singing praises for all that will be and end it the same way. They remind me to always be grateful for all the Lord has provided.
“I tell you not to worry about your life. Don’t worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear. Isn’t life more than food or clothing? 26 Look at the birds in the sky! They don’t plant or harvest. They don’t even store grain in barns. Yet your Father in heaven takes care of them. Aren’t you worth more than birds?” Matthew 6:25-26 CEV
Yes, it’s going to be another amazing day – a day to experience the Father’s presence, His comfort, joy and provision.
“Turn to the Lord! He can still be found. Call out to God! He is near.” Isaiah 55:6 CEV
From sunrise to sunset all of creation reminds us that God is near and that He loves you and me!
