Where's God??

When my kids were small, we purchased the "Where's Waldo" books. Every inch of each page was filled with "things". Somewhere amongst the "things" was Waldo. Every page was different but the one thing that always remained the same was that somewhere on that page you could find Waldo.

We have a Father in heaven who, like Waldo, can be found on every page of our lives. Amongst the joys as well as the sorrows, whether we see Him or not, God is nestled among the "things" of life.

"If they will but seek my face…. (2 Chron 7:14) Sometimes Waldo was difficult to find but John tells us in the book of Revelation that God's face is "like the sun shining in all its brilliance." (Rev 1:16) Psalm 19:1 tells us that "the heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." God wants to be found. He is waiting to lead you beside quiet waters, to restore your soul and guide you in paths of righteousness. We need not fear any evil for He is with us. (Psalm 23)

If they will but turn to me….

He will receive blessings from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek his face. (Psalm 24)

The Lord is our light and salvation. The Lord is our stronghold. We can gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and seek him in his temple. (Psalm 27) As we lift our eyes to the maker, we see the voice of the Lord is over the waters, the voice of the Lord is powerful and majestic. His unfailing love is priceless. "Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of his wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights" (Psalm 36:7-8) When we find him, we dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. When we commit our way to him and trust in him, He makes our righteousness shine like the dawn. As we seek and knock on heaven's door, God is waiting to be found and our soul finds rest. He turns our wailing into dancing and clothes us with joy. (Psalm 30 & 31)

"From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth--he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do." (Psalm 33:13-15)

"But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul." (Deut 4:29)

Precious Lord,
Help us to quiet ourselves from all the "things" on the pages of our lives - that we would find you. "In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth and the heavens are the work of your hands." (Hebrews 1::10) The earth is full of your unfailing love. You who formed the mountains by your power and stilled the roaring of the seas and waves, shine your face upon us and show us the wonder of your great love! Reach down from on high and take us to your temple where we meditate on your unfailing love. Open our eyes that we may see you! Our hearts rejoice as your unfailing love rests upon us. "Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth." (Psalm 57:5) Amen