Knowing God

Joshua 1:5 - I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Matthew 28:20 - Jesus said, "Surly I am with you always to the very end of the age."

My husband's occupation was Forestry. We lived on Forests Units far away from towns and our neighbors. We had three small children. There were many forest animals and many poisonous snakes.

I was raised in a small town, but still there were people all around all the time. I felt very isolated and alone. Our 3-way party line was out of order most the time so I couldn't talk with anyone.

I came to realize that the only one I could depend on was God. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. They were always present. When I would cry out to God suddenly a beautiful bird might appear, or a squirrel would chatter in the trees, or a deer might come close to the house.

God used our dog - a collie - to protect us from the copperhead snakes. He would circle around them letting me know one had crawled into the yard.

God was always near. Sometimes I would walk out on the porch feeling lonely and suddenly I could hear the wind in the distance blowing the tree's leaves, rushing toward me until It finally reached me blowing my hair. It was an awesome sound letting me know God was near and on his way.

Today I can reflect on those memories of peace,quiet,God's beautiful creation and how God kept his promise to always be with me.

In the hustle, bustle of today's living, take time to stop, listen, observe and you will experience God's presence.