Sunday Blogvotional: To See or Not To See

But blessed are your eyes because you see, and your ears because they hear.  Matthew 13:16

When you look at the mountains, a butterfly, a flower or a rainbow do you see God?  Do you hear the voice of God through the rustling wind, the roar of a waterfall or the song of a bird?  What an amazing blessing!  It’s an even greater blessing to be able to see and hear God working in our own lives and in the lives of others.  Our faith gets strengthened when we can feel His love through His words and His creations. 

But sometimes seeing or hearing God isn’t always easy.  There are moments in our lives when we simply choose to stop looking and stop listening.  But other times, despite our desperation, we can’t seem to see or hear.  Our senses have dulled.  Our ability to see and hear God can be affected by the pain of trials or our attitudes. Other times we are simply desensitized by the constant streaming of worldly messages around us. 

Whether or not we see or hear God, the truth remains:  He is there.  He is working.  He always provides an avenue for us to be blessed.  It may be through His Word, our surroundings, or other people. His ways are unlimited. 

Encouragement for the week:  Take time each day to look for how God is working around you.  The more you look, the more you'll see.  Find a friend who will share with you a Godly perspective or share an encouraging story with someone else.