dailydatewithgod

God is subtle.  The magnificence of God is evident all around us but it is the subtle movements and creations of love that we sometimes miss.  God does not need to make grand overtures to grab our attention but we think God does.  We tend to look for the big gestures and movements.  We think those are the one that counts.  What about the beauty of taking hold of someone’s hand to support them, looking someone in the eye, picking up a piece of trash, drawing a smiley face on a piece of paper, or looking up at the sky?  These simple experiences of being alive and being present allow us to witness an inkling of the profound nature of love that is within us and all around us.  Recently, I have been in a great deal of physical pain.  Anyone who has dealt with back pain or any nagging pain that limits your mobility knows that it takes all your focus and energy to get through the day with some sense of peace.  It is hard to see outside of it and be grateful.  I think that God should remove this as soon as possible.  This time it is slow going as I return to wellness and in the meantime the only thing that saves me is being able to notice the inkling of love’s presence.  My meditation date time with God has taught me to be aware of the subtle inkling that God makes present in my life to remind me that I am beloved.  After years of paying attention I don’t have to search so hard to find them. In times of discomfort love;s inkling are my greatest comfort.

My prayer for us is the courage to look for the inkling of love present in our day today.

If God can do the grand gestures of love, what little inkling might you like God to make present for you today so that you know you are beloved?  Share in the comments.