Finding God in the Chaos

When we seek Him, we will find Him.

Yesterday was a crazy morning at my house. I had to be at the school for a half-day assignment and I desperately wanted to write my post before I left for work. I like to write in the mornings. It’s quiet and I have the time and peace to reflect. I need quiet to write. I often find inspiration in nature, when I take walks or even outside my window. My desk is surrounded by big windows with lots of light.

Well, yesterday morning, my neighbors were having some trees removed from the yard. My dogs went crazy, barking at all of the trucks in the cul-de-sac. Every time they heard a strange noise, they would bark. I am also dog sitting for my parents’ little yappers, so the barking was in stereo.

After begging them and commanding them to stop barking, (yeah right!), I went through the house and pinned all of the curtains closed with clothes pins. They could no longer see the workmen. But, they could still hear, so they continued to bark. I turned on the radio for noise and chuckled a little at myself for having to work so hard to outsmart dogs.

But, at last, they settled down. But, where would I get my inspiration? My house was dark. I had no natural night coming in. The radio was blaring noise. Where would I find my quiet space? How could I hear God?

I’ll have to admit that I was a tad frustrated at this point. I mean, all I wanted to do is light my little light shine. Should it be so hard?

I escaped to my upstairs bathroom to do some yoga stretches and search for some peace. I have a large window in there.

I prayed for God to show Himself in my morning chaos and lo and behold, there He was in a bright pink impatien. I know those flowers are very common, but let me give you a little background. First of all, I didn’t plant any this year and when I did plant them in that planter, I always planted white ones. It’s Fall. It’s time for petunias and mums in orange, yellow and burgundy.

But, here, in mid-September, God gave me a bright pink impatient. I smiled as soon as it caught my eye. Where could I find God in the chaos? I found Him in the place where I got still and quiet and purposefully sought Him.

The Bible says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

It’s easy to forget. We convince ourselves that we have to have the perfect time, or perfect place, or perfect circumstances, to seek God, to seek a real relationship. We can come up with some pretty good excuses for not seeking Him.

But, in the end, when we open our hearts and reach out, He’s always ready to reach back. Sometimes He will even send a flower.

I needed a reminder today. Maybe you did too.

Have an awesome day!

Wendy 🙂