Growing in Grace

“A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace and a thankful heart.” -Charles G. Finney (1792-1875)

Seeing God in everything...

Do you see God in everything? How about seeing Him in the "poop" and mess ups of life? I've had experiences lately where I have quite literally seen God "shine" and "sparkle" in some pretty nasty poop. But I tell you, He was in it, and it just brightened me and lightened me, and caused joy to bubble up and well up in me.

I am seeing Him everywhere, literally speaking. His absolute presence is surrounding me at all times as I go throughout my day. I am walking the dog on my same little dead-end street...and He is with me. I am huffing and puffing on the stair-climber at the Y, and He is with me. I am sitting on my comfy couch listening to my husband snore, and He is with me. I am feeling sad over the hurt and betrayal of those I thought were friends, and I see Him. He is with me.

I am seeing the grace of God in all areas of my life, and I am like a sleeping young cub opening its eyes for the first time after a long winter's hibernation. I am tasting God's sweet grace like a delicious delicacy melting in my mouth. My eyes are fountains of living water flowing out as I ponder and meditate on His unconditional acceptance and fondness for me and for all His hands have fashioned in perfect love.

By His grace, I am growing in grace. By His love, I am growing in love. I am growing in thankfulness because of this, too.

Father, I pray we begin to truly see you in all things, in everything. May your people know your divine grace and cherish it for the treasure it truly is. May they experience you even in the poop of life, in the dark times, and know that your plans for them are good because you are good. Show us your glory each and every day, Father, in your Son Jesus. Amen.