IS ANYONE LISTENING?

“The heavens declare the Glory of God

The sky above proclaims His handiwork

Day to day pours out speech,

Night to night reveals knowledge.”

Psalm 19:1,2

I can’t help but wonder if that is why so many great thinkers and great writers came from this general area and areas close by.  They were constantly surrounded by God’s glory and handiwork.  Even if they were unaware of whose Presence they were in, they were indeed soaking up His Presence in His handiwork.

          Query:  Whose presence and knowledge surrounds me and soaks into

                      my being on a continual basis?

All of God’s handiwork is continually on display, day and night; all His knowledge is being proclaimed continually, day by day.  Do I listen?  Do I take heed?  Do I bask in all that He provides freely for all who pay attention?  Who is it that does?  Who is it that doesn’t?

Jesus’ method of discipleship was to “come and see”, be with him as he lived his daily life here on earth.  He must have learned that from his Father, who referred to Himself as I AM not I DO.  Out of the AMness the doing will naturally come forth as fruit.

I come to places like this beautiful New England countryside just to BE here, not to run around doing the tourist thing.  I feel like I belong here, like I am at home here.  I simply enjoy breathing in the air and looking at all the beautiful mountains that surround me.  This is sacred space for me.  Earlier in my spiritual walk I was drawn here.  This is where the prodigal daughter returned to a loving and patient Father.  This is where my heart and soul calls home.