God of Wonders

What helps you feel connected to God? Is it music? Spending time with family or friends? Spending time out in nature? What gives you a comfort and peace by reminding you of God’s love? It could be anything. Usually it relates to the way your mind and spirit work; in other words, your personality.

For me, there are two things that I have known for a long time that helps me feel closer to God than anything.  One of those things is music. There is something about the way music conveys emotions beyond what any word or gesture can come close to. The other thing that I know always helps me feel close to God is nature: whether it is the trees, the desert, a beautiful blue sky, or a cloudy day with a rainbow. I love being able to just look around me and see God’s amazing wonders that He created so majestic and so beautiful.   

Today for lunch I went into a break room I have never been in before.  The room’s window is facing another building with a small courtyard in the middle of the two buildings. Since it is a Friday the office was fairly quiet and I was the only one in the room. I was reflecting on my first week and thanking God for helping our family through the transition and holding my hand through these changes. Then I looked up, and to my surprise, as you look out the window just to the northwest is a silhouette of palm trees from the courtyard, a beautiful blue sky with an amazing background of gorgeous Arizona mountains. It immediately reminded me of God’s might, wonder, presence, and love. He was right there, still with me, still listening. I had the most beautiful lunch today to end a great week with my Lord.