The truth will set you free — Yes indeed … First consider the source — do the research … our very lives and the lives of our posterity depends upon it … Thank you God for the indwelling Spirit of truth and your ever-recognizable love for us that cannot be contained, and only expands when shared — Make me a channel of your peace — a useful, resourceful, ever-seeking, never ceasing, always grateful, citizen of heaven.
Oftentimes I find the presence of God most profoundly in the least expected circumstances.
While on a call to register for an exam I’ll soon be taking, the representative, named Reinya, asked me to spell my name — As it is common, he verified the correct spelling with a word universally familiar to represent each letter. (How many times have you done this yourself, right? — I for Idaho, O, for Oscar, Y, for yellow, etc.)
In verifying the last two letters of my last name he said, “L for Love … L for Love …”
“Wow! That was a first,” I thought …
I told him I much I appreciated the association and added, “God bless you!”
He responded. “God bless you too.”
Although we couldn’t see each other, I know we were both smiling.
I replied, “I don’t know if you believe in Jesus or ascribe to a higher power but I hope you do.”
He answered, “100%!”
At that moment I looked up to the sky and saw that the clouds had parted just enough to form a huge heart of blue … I told him about the clouds and the heart because I could barely believe it — We finished our business, and the conversation ended with a flurry of blessings for one another.
Not wanting to let go of this moment and what felt sacred, my imagination drifted to a day in heaven, where I would meet Reinya, and recall this time of shared faith and the presence of God.
I pray your faith to rise in me as a relentless mounting tide And Your Love and Grace to continually wash over me That I might forever be, a part of all that is Thee
Doreen Birdsell Blog 