it's been a few weeks since I last posted. I've been to London, England then to Paris, France, and then Calgary, Lake Louise and Banff Canada. I've gotten a few stamps in my passport. and I've made amazing memories.
although I'm glad to be home, I've been reflecting on things I've seen and experienced.
one thing that stands out to me is how different we all are. in different parts of the world - in different parts of town.. none of us are the same. and then I am amazed that God loves us all and sees us all as we are - different. He knows us - He gives us different gifts, wants, hopes, and He meets our needs. He listens to us individually and takes care of us.
get on a crowded subway where there are 3 or 4 languages mixed throughout the car and look around you - the different styles of clothing, haircuts, shoes...the shapes of people, their hands, their eyes. and just in that small space it's astounding. and then get off the subway and near the entrance to the station, most likely you'll see someone who is homeless - living on whatever they collect throughout the day.
there were a couple of times that I would be looking around - just noticing the differences around me - and this scripture would come to my mind:
"every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.." (romans 14:11)
all of us. we'll all be on level ground at the cross.
every.
knee.
will.
bow.
every.
tongue.
will.
confess.
I'm home now.
and it's Eastertime.
weren't we just snowed in? how is spring here already?
I've heard God speaking to me - regularly - in the past few weeks about stepping up my time commitment to Him. So I'm beginning this Easter. this is Holy Week.. what better time to begin to honor Him more with my time. to stay awake in the garden, if you will.
I better be prepared.
and that's what I'm seeing through my eyes.
