How do we find God’s presence in this world? Today I was looking at pictures on my camera roll. There were so many that just shouted to me. “Of course there is a God. AND…of course he loves you even if at times you don’t do so well at loving him back.” Take a look of the pics below that reminded me today that God is with us.

“The Lord your God in your midst…He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” -Zephaniah 3:17

“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” -Jeremiah 31:3

These are words which portray our God at his being oh so gentle. We see absolute tenderness and thoughtful care for us in the images these words evoke. Think of the words, “I have drawn you” – my goodness, our God might have gotten his hands dirty to pay attention to take the time to draw us. The word choice ‘draw’ is a thought provoking one. God didn’t just wave a hand and populate the earth with all of us – no, he drew each of us. What a beautiful way to express the closeness God has with each of us. 

I think these verses show us one of the many faces of God. It is interesting and marvelous to note that our mighty powerful God is not ashamed to let this softhearted side of himself be shown and known to his people – his children whom he adores. Let us adore our God and rest in this today…..just rest. Yes, rest.   rest

If you have a moment, take a look at your camera roll, spy God there with you in the little moments of each day. 

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~Shauna Weil

A devotion provided by the Devotion Ministry of Goodrich UMC 

 

Thank you to Beth Gray, Pastor Joel and my hubby Dan who contributed photos to my God seek and find experience today. ♥️