The Herons

Jeff and I were taking our morning walk when I noticed a flash of white out of the corner of my eye. We looked up and saw a Great White Heron flying by. An amazing sight in itself considering they are such large birds, but then we saw another one close behind him. Then another, and another... Wow! Each time we thought that was it another one would appear. There must have been at least 8 birds or more. They looked so beautiful and majestic flying across the early morning sky. I got a thrill each time another one appeared. I felt like a kid watching fireworks! I found God today in that awe-inspiring sight.

One Voice

I love to sing.  I've loved it since I was a child.  I even considered trying to make a career out of it at one point.  But then I realized that all that went with that - late nights, traveling, etc. - took the joy out of it for me.  Mostly, I love to sing when I'm alone so I can just sing my heart out.  It fills me up.  Today was not a fun day.  I had to write bills, do laundry, chores, etc.  The things we all have to do in our day-to-day lives.  I wasn't feeling very joyful.  But when I was finally done, I turned on some music and started to sing along.  It totally changed my mood.  One song in particular made me stop and close my eyes and join in till I was transported.  And there I found God today.  Here is that song.

"One Voice" by The Wailin' Jennys

Silence

I arrived at church early today.  Jeff was at a retreat so I was by myself.  The greeter and ushers hadn't arrived yet, and when I sat down in the sanctuary I heard someone leave.  I started to read my bible which is what I usually do before the service starts, but then it struck me that I was completely alone in the sanctuary.  I sat up straighter.  I looked around and took in all the details of my beloved church that I so often take for granted.  The cross which is tethered to the ceiling seemed to hover.  In that moment, it appeared weightless.  I felt God all around me in that total silence.  It feels different to commune with God in a space where you usually share that communion with your fellow worshippers.  It probably only lasted about a minute or two; then other people started to arrive.  The spell wasn't broken; it was just begun.  I carried that feeling through the service with me.  That physical silence helped me find the stillness where God always waits for us.  I found Him there today.

Amazing Sky

I found God in this amazing sky this morning.

Soundside

The morning sun was shining so brightly on the sound you had to squint your eyes to look at it.  I was sitting in the car with Jeff looking out at the choppy water.  It was cold outside, but the sun was warming the car, and the hot tea we were drinking was warming us.  Sitting and talking with my husband, in a beautiful setting, just the two of us before the start of the day - that is where I found God today.

Here and Now

Outside, the sun is setting and turning everything golden.  Inside, the room is dimming and softening.  All is still, quiet, and at peace.  I find God right here, right now.

The Joyful Wave

I was taking a walk on this gorgeous, spring-like afternoon, and as I was passing the church I saw a vehicle coming towards me.  The driver started to wave.  At first I couldn't see who it was (my eyes aren't that great).  But this was not your average little hand-flip kind of wave.  This was a big, joyful, arm-swinging wave!  Then I saw it was Tom O. (I won't print his full name on this public site out of respect for his privacy, but I'm sure most of you from All Saints know who I'm talking about.)  And his enthusiastic wave  just made my day!  I was smiling inside all the way home, and that's where I found God today.