When you hear "you're surrounded" one usually thinks of the bad things. First thing that pops in my head is of course by police officers- I watch way too many cop shows! But this morning when I woke up as I looked out the window- even in the darkness- I thanked God for the beautiful day he was about to surround me with. The early morning chill was even beautiful. As I hit my snooze alarm and pulled those covers under my chin, I asked my Heavenly Father, "What are we going to do today? What can I do for you?" When I walked the trash out I couldn't help but notice the beauty God surrounds us with. When I look to the heavens the clouds just take my breath away with their 3D beauty. Their shapes, size and even the way they move across the sky shows us how God loves us in that He gives us something to gaze upon as we turn to him in conversation. As I feel the sunsine upon my face and the wind against my cheek as my hair blows I feel his presence ever near me. If you just stand still and shut your eyes- Oh MY! I can feel him there! Deep in my soul caressing away the hurt and the pain. Leaving me with an ache and yearning for more! More of his love, more of his goodness, more of his grace! I find all of that when I read of his promises and know what awaits for me! Just beyond those clouds! I just can't wait to stand in his presence and to "touch the hem of his garment"! To feel the warmth under his gaze as he smiles at me with all the tenderness and love I know will be waiting on me! Even though undeserving, I know he has promised that to me. Because I am a child of the King! I am forgiven! I am loved! But until I reach that destination I have to be conrent with my surroundings here on earth. And He has surrounded me with incredible people in my life to fill in the gaps. I am surrounded by love and laughter and I thank God every day for that! For that is what makes our llife here tolerable until we reach that mansion where He will be waiting with open arms for me. And when we lose hope- just remember, my Redeemer is faithful and true- yes Jesus is faithful and true!
Job 19:25 I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.
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