My thoughts consume me tonight. I sit here under the stars with my faithful laptop.
The stars overhead � a vast canopy with no visible end � showing me a tiny piece of his eternity. The softly blowing autumn wind � reminding me of the breath of God that blows through this earth � causing me to consider his presence. He surrounds me. His presence overwhelming, I know He is there. I can feel Him tonight as I seek His peace. He whispers in the wind, “I am here. Rest in me.” I am tired tonight. Life has made me tired. So much has happened in the past year and some days it threatens to overwhelm me. Yet, I know that He is there. Despite everything He is there. And there is so much comfort in that belief. There is so much power in that faith. That there is someone so much bigger in control of this mess we make of life. Somehow, some way, all glory is being given to Him. That tiny piece of faith that I hold in my heart is enough. It is all he requires. He has given me his Holy Spirit to give me peace and to encourage me to continue in the faith. God is amazing. When I look up in to the stars, He is there. When I look at the trees swaying in the wind, He is there. I listen to the birds and all the night sounds and even there, He is. Creation exudes his name with every sound it utters. Should I do anything less?
I sit here and wonder if I am truly a testimony of His greatness. I wonder if when people see me, they see someone who loves Jesus with all of his heart, all of his mind, and all of his soul. We were asked the question yesterday � what will people say when they walk past our caskets someday? All I can hope for would be � This man loved Jesus Christ and served Him and others with all his heart, mind and soul.
It�s getting late, and I am still tired. Thank you Lord for your presence. Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Listen for his voice. He loves you.