today & forever

I like to imagine many times that God is my Daddy wrapping me in His arms with all comfort. He is my constant throughout life. My hiding place when the world is too much.

He is my everything.

Over the past year I have been the furthest away from my hometown that I have ever been. God is doing great things that John and I are so excited to be part of, but it's not always easy being far away from family & friends. God knows what is best for us, but missing birthdays, some holidays, or the fact that once in town it is physically impossible to see everyone that we would so love to see is...tough. We are thankful for technology, but let's be honest, nothing compares to actually being in the presence of those people we so dearly love.

Last night, I was worshipping God at our Downpour service when I was so wrapped up in my "Daddy's" presence. You know, it got me thinking. How many times do I grab my Bible in haste to check it off my daily to-do list instead of savoring moments in His Presence. The truth is, we all have the opportunity to walk in His presence daily without taking it for granted. Just like there have been many times before moving away that John and I took for granted the availability of seeing our closest friends and family -- we so often take for granted the availability of God's presence.

His Presence is so sweet --nothing can take His place.

I planned on blogging what I got out of Proverbs 16 today, but as I began to type...this is what came out. Maybe some of you need to be reminded that whether you are in a mountaintop season or a valley season --His presence is still sweet and available to you.

He is good, regardless of our circumstances.

He is unchanging in an ever changing world. 

My prayer is to be more aware of His presence.

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are good. You are more than good. You are my everything and I pray I would walk throughout my today and forever always aware of You and Your goodness.

In Jesus Name

Amen