GOD WITH US.....All the Time

God is always with us and we often take it for granted. The Creator of you and me, and everything that was and is and is to come -- is with us. Have you had moments when you sensed Him so close? Maybe it was while you were praying or singing a song or holding a newborn baby or felt Him in a warm breeze?

Of course, there are those obvious times of sensing His presence when we have a healing take place after we were given a negative diagnosis, or our child was healed, a surprise financial windfall, or a new job that was better than we could have imagined. Then there are the unexpected blessings that we acknowledge God's hand in it, like a speech or work presentation that's unexpectedly well received, a new nutrition product that caused healing in our body, the "free" tire change, the unexpected check in the mail, the word from a friend that says "Your post today was exactly what I needed" or the book that your neighbor gave you that opened your mind to a new and better way of doing something. These are all personal stories where I knew it was God -- every time.

In all of those times, God is with us. In our Life Group, we've been talking a lot about "God in the ordinary, everyday occurrences of our lives". So much so, I encouraged the ladies to get journals to start writing down those things, those divine appointments and happenings that take place throughout the week. We talked about how God seems to be amping up His presence by all kinds of signs and wonders. It has been commonplace for us to talk about the God encounters we had during the week. Now, we're taking note of it in our journals. Doing that -- there's no way to take God for granted.

Yesterday, one of our gals sent this photo to me. It was the answer to what we've been sensing -- God being very present with us -- desiring to be real to us in our everyday facets of life. "Call to ME, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know!" Jeremiah 33:3.

Does that sound like someone who wants to withhold from His kids? NOT! It sounds like a Father who wants to give His kids those ideas, witty inventions, innovations, discernment, creativity, wisdom, knowledge and all kinds of exciting things that can rock our world. We call on Him (we acknowledge Him) and He WILL answer us AND show us GREAT and MIGHTY things we DID NOT KNOW. Just a little photo by a friend, awakened me to the possibilities that come from knowing GOD IS WITH US.

Oh, and how significant for me as I saw that grain of wheat in the photo. It was one of those "Donna, just call on Me" moments, after all that photo had my name in it -- Donna WHEAT Wuerch. When I CALL TO HIM, He calls out to me. He is WITH us and He is FOR us.

This is the Way I Start My Day

Day 24 of Photo Inspirations:  “Lord, in the morning you hear my voice. In the morning I pray to you. I wait for you in hope.” Psalm 5:3

This is the way I start my day.  One of the things I love about the chilly winter weather are my mornings before the fireplace, nestled in a blanket and spending time with my CEO and Father.   It's our secret place, just Him and me.  That's where I get "inside" information from Him that keeps me above the fray in my day.

But, I'll admit, my mind wanders and it's easy to get distracted there, too.  I have to keep reeling myself back in -- the duties and responsibilities of my day (my "to do" lists) try to invade this privacy.   But the point is, I'm sitting in the very presence of my CEO and Father.  He deserves my undivided attention.   Although my eyes cannot visibly see Him, I picture Him being here, bending close to hear my every word and know my every thought.  I sense Him holding my face and lifting it heavenward.  He cradles me in His arms.  I'll admit it's difficult to fathom that the God of the universe, who holds the entire world in His hands, has time to hear my little prayers. But not only does He have the time, He calls us to come to Him. Jeremiah 33:3 says, “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know”.

I know  many of you whose day starts with a bang and you have to hit the ground running -- breakfasts to make, kids to get off to school, chores and all kinds of activities await you.  But, I promise, even if it's for just 5 minutes.....to spend a little "HIM and me" time, it will make such a difference as you create the atmosphere of His peace and joy in your home and day.  You'll set the tone for your entire family  and even your workplace as you exude His energy, His love, His peace, His can-do attitude -- all just because you checked in with Him -- got the download of what you'll need for that day....early in the morning.
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Service - 24/7

Ever feel like you need to talk to someone, but for one reason or another -- you think it's too late or too early in the day, or you don't want to be a bother, or they may be busy, or they don't have the time -- so you just don't make that call?

How great it is to know that we always have SOMEONE (Father God) Who we can call upon 24/7 -- in fact He NEVER sleeps -- He's literally "on call" 24/7 -- and we're never put-on-hold, or put into a queue, we're never hung up on, and we never hear, "I'm sorry, this number has been disconnected!"

I highly recommend His services -- and the best part -- He always has the most genuine, sound advice that will help us -- no matter what we're needing at the time. Only requirement He asks in return? To love Him with our whole heart. I'd say that's little in comparison to all He is for us!

"Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know." Jeremiah 3:33