He walks with us in the sun and in the rain.
Yesterday, I was able to get outside and take a walk. It was supposed to rain, but it was fairly warm, and I decided to take a chance. I pray when I walk and I feel closest to God when I’m outside. It’s hard not to be in awe of God’s creativity when I hear birds singing and see them flying around or when I see the trees beginning to bud and bloom. The lawns in my neighborhood are turning green again and there are deer everywhere.
As is usually my custom, I pray on my way to my destination and on the way back, I remain silent. I try very hard not to ask for anything or even give thanks for anything. I try to just silently drink in Creation and wait for God to show His presence somehow. He often sends me a hawk. He sent me an owl once, in broad daylight. Sometimes, I’ll catch sight of a tiny flower in the middle of a bunch of dead leaves.
His presence is often subtle, but I usually see Him or hear Him.
Yesterday, as usual, when I began my walk back, I prayed for Him to show me His presence. I walked a little ways and I heard a hawk call in the distance. I saw some blue birds and cardinals, all evidence of His creation, but I sensed that wasn’t what He was trying to show me.
I kept walking. It began to rain. Then, I got it. I could almost hear Him whisper, “I’m in the rain too.”
I smiled.because I understood.
Now, the thing about rain is that it can be refreshing. It can be life saving when there’s been drought. It can be devastating when there’s flooding. But, God is always there, in all of it.
Yesterday, I was reminded that it’s often easy to see God in the blessings. But, it’s just as important to seek Him and see Him in the hard times too. He’s there in the losses, the sicknesses, and the tragedies. He’s right there; drawing us close, if we will just lean into Him.
I found that reminder comforting. Perhaps you will too.
Have an awesome day!
Wendy 🙂