How do You do that?
Prayer time this morning was epic. While sipping on Java Island Brown County coffee on the back deck in the middle of the forest, it is never hard to find God. John 1:5 was texted to me by a friend. The message about the light overcoming the darkness was what she and I needed to cling to while we wrestle through a heavy struggle. My awareness was on hyper drive because the connections were firing through so many engines.
Interrupting my reflection time, God decided to show off.
Ya’all I love it when he does this!
A majestic, blue heron chose to fly between the solid oak tree, and the wicker chair of which I sat. My head suggested grab your camera. My soul urged, be still. Fortunately, my soul overrode my ego. My body froze but my mind became heightened and keenly aware. My mind said there must be 100 colors on those feathers, those wings sound so strong that I wonder if I could ride it like the tetrapteron on the Avator ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A beautiful little bluebird sat on the rail. The slightly damp grass was an incredible green, not typical of August in Indiana.
And then God really decided to up his game! The confident heron, undisturbed by the human he was flying by, dropped a feather, it floated down so slowly, imagine Forest Gump feather scene.
Then this is what I heard …
Little Lisa I know your heart. I know you were tempted to pull out your camera, so I’m going to leave you a present, a souvenir, to remind you of this.
I am still in control.
I am aware of the pain and struggle.
I have a plan and it is good.
Trust me.
I love you !
My response…
I believe your word God. You showed up in an impressive way to show me that light does overcome the darkness and the darkness will be defeated.
Help me in my unbelief!
I have done nothing to deserve that moment and I pray everyone receives them. I remain in Awe, of this incredible God, who knows all and is all.
Mind blown!
Stay Blessed, Ya’all!
Everything was created through him; nothing- not one thing!-came into being without him. What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by, The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out. John 1:5 MSG