“So the ransomed of the LORD shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness; Sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” Isaiah 51:11 

My Lord you are our Shepherd and we hear your voice.  You refresh us and bring us your Word, and truths. We are never weary in your presence. We are fresh, renewed and filled with Your love.

Today, as I always do… as soon as I opened my eyes,  I thanked You for another day.  And, for Your unmerited grace. Then, I began to unwind in Your presence and love.  Looking out in my yard I saw the beauty of Your handiwork.  From the green lush grass, to the scattered flowers in an array of  colors. To the tall luscious Fir trees, so tall and strong in appearance.

The blue sky and an abundance of cumulus clouds floated above.  They were so huge, I felt I could almost grasp them with my fingertips.  A sweet flowerly aroma tickled my nostrils, as birds sang nearby…all created by You. 

Your beauty, Your handiwork, Your love apparent through all things. The world is Yours. You were, are, and always will be God…Our refiner.  The One who touches us all day long in many different ways. Through love, guidance and Words. Through reflection, meditation.  Or with a phrase, a saying…a thought.

While in church today, praising and worshipping you.  I felt your presence so strongly.  You were all around. From the little girl in the white flowered dress hugging her mom, to the older lady in the wheelchair smiling so wide.  From the little boy crying in his dad’s arms, to the sophisticated lady in the front pew with the penetrating gray eyes. You were there, in all of us.  Your creations all coming together. All of us with one goal…to worship and love you Lord.

Just as I thought it couldn’t get any better, I was touched by You further.  A voice straight from heaven started to sing a worship hymn.  I was so overwrought with emotions the tears flowed, wetting my entire face.  And, they fell in abundance as the angel kept singing in praise to You my God.  I felt Your presence and it was overwhelming, and moving.  And, it was peaceful, and reverent.  She sang acappella.  Her voice reaching to the very heights of heaven and back again.  Yes, it was You Lord.  Your gift, the voice you gave to this angel singing in church, was there to reach and touch our hearts.  I was blessed by it, and I pray so were others.  All I know is that moment was beyond description. Thank you Lord.

I went over to hug the lady, Marion.  I told her she blessed me and touched me with her “God given beautiful voice” She smiled and hugged me back.  And, said, “I am thrilled, and so blessed the Lord has given me this gift to touch others…you’ve made my day.”   I replied, “And God has made mine.”

When you walk around, notice God’s presence.  Be it in the older lady sitting next to you in church, or on line at the supermarket.  Or the smile of a little girl. Your neighbor saying hello, or offering to help.  A little dog wagging its tail. The flowers in your yard, and the cumulus clouds in the sky.  The voice of an “angel” singing in praise to the Lord.  All signs of God’s presence, His Awesome nature and Power… and His love.

We feel Him, but sometimes we feel Him even stronger than other days.  And, for those days when you are weary, discouraged, or down.  Look around, and know He is with you.  Just look around. 

 And, then touch your heart… for He lives in there always.

 

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”Genesis 1:1

“Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…”Genesis 1:26

 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and   female He created them.” Genesis 1:27

Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Psalm 100:2

Ephesians 5:19
“…speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord…”

Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Zephaniah 3:17
“The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”

 

 All scripture is NKJV unless otherwise noted