I saw God today

Good song. No, great song. I absolutely love George AND this song, so it’s definitely a double threat.

Miracles happen every day, but God doesn’t have to make a miracle to prove that He is right here, every minute of the day. From the little flower poking up through the sidewalk crack, to the warmth of the sun shining on your face- there is an opportunity to see God in every situation.

Where did I see God today? In the wheat field. Wheat is one of my favorite crops no matter what stage it’s in. Whether it’s green or gold, it’s always dancing in the wind and reflecting all the colors of creation. It’s peaceful to watch and makes me feel at home. It also makes me thankful for the harvest that my family is able to produce every year.

If you ever don’t have anything to pray about, then simply say thank you. No matter the situation, there is always something to be thankful and happy about. Be happy that the sun is shining, it could be cloudy. Be thankful for the food on your table, no matter how little, it’s still more than  what some people have. Be thankful for your voice because some people don’t have the freedom to have one. Be thankful for your health- at least you’re alive. And don’t complain about your dwindling bank account because some people don’t have a dime to their name. Be joyful (noted in previous post) that someone, somewhere is being saved by grace. Can I get an AMEN!? Haha! Ok, I’m going to get off my soap box, but don’t stop looking for Him. He’s right there. If you feel distant from Him, who moved? Here are some images of where other people saw God…(click on the pictures to get a bigger view)

God’s painting right in my back yard

High school football game…how’s that for encouragement!

Definitely a gift from above

Ironic?

Prayer Circle…keep them in your prayers as well

This 11-year old girl (Olivia) used her talent of drawing and her own fundraising efforts to raise over $130,000 for the disaster in the gulf. Don’t tell me one person can’t make a difference.

I used the picture of Olivia last so that I could expand on it: Everything happens for a reason. Something good can come out of the tragedy in the gulf. Though I don’t know what exactly it is yet, I know that God has a plan for it. He won’t lead us to anything that we can’t overcome with Him, and all struggles only make us stronger. Maybe the blow came to our nation in it’s moment of weakness to show us that we are stonger than we believe and to teach us what really matters.

Here’s one last “I saw God today” picture…

Ok, I just had to post that one because it made me laugh.

Remember to support efforts to help save the gulf. Here’s one way that I think we can all appreciate: http://www.nola.com/drink/index.ssf/2010/06/abita_launches_sos_pilsner_to.html

The website tells about a beer created by Abita and for every bottle sold, the company will donate $0.75 to those affected by the oil leak. Props for the clever name: “S.O.S.” (short for Save our Shores). You can be sure that the bottles will be memorable pieces of American history, so drink up! Thank you Abita for making good deeds so much fun! (But remember, drink responsibly!)

Until next time, keep looking for God.

Love always,

Addie

“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.” -Mother Teresa