The Question

 

  I was looking for some inspiration before writing today. I individually threw out this question to my children. "Hey, I need an idea for my blog this week. Can you share any moments you have had with God lately?" 

 I received very similar responses. "No, nothing big going on lately."

 "I didn't say it had to be big. Can you tell me a moment you felt God was near to you?" Silence.

 My daughter said, "Mom, I just don't think I have as many special moments with God as you do."

 I replied, "I don't think that is true. I don't think I have more moments with God; I think I might have more awareness of God. I'm always looking for God's Presence in my life."

 So this is the question I leave you with this week. Do you think God is always active in your life? I honestly believe God cares about all the details of our lives. Big and little moments, He's there.

 As my children get older, I don't know everything about their lives. I only know the parts they share with me. I wonder if, on some level, we treat God that way as well. It is as if God is on a need-to-know basis rather than realizing He knows us better than we know ourselves. God is always active in our lives. The question isn't whether He is near but whether we allow Him to be close enough to feel His breath across our face as He whispers in our ears, "My child, I love you so very much."  

-Susan