The thought came to me today that having God in my life is really the most extraordinary blessing.
Who else gives counsel when I need it any time of day? How many times in my car have I had to turn the radio off to talk with Him or steal away to the bathroom at work to take a deep breath and ask for His help?
I've uttered silent prayers more times than I can count. He has told me where to go when I didn't know. He has spoken through me when I wouldn't have had the words, otherwise.
When I have felt afraid, worthless or alone, He has set my mind right and told me of my value. He has rooted for me when I didn't think I could do it. He has challenged me again and again to be myself and to be brave.
He has received my intercessory prayers on behalf of others and has acted. In turn, He has moved in my life on behalf of the prayers offered by friends and family.
Praises have sometimes been so great that they were silent, with the only evidence being tears on my cheeks.
When my well has been dry and bitter, or I've been utterly confused, He hasn't turned away from me. He has sought me and waited with eyes that contained endless pools of grace and understanding.
His correction and discipline have been intertwined around me with love.
God makes relationship with Himself, simple.
He is the omnipresent mountain moving King who inclines His face toward us to brush our tears away.
Or, empower us to have faith in the midst of bleakness.
Or, just simply share a laugh.
He is extraordinary in every way and I am His, through and through.
Oh, how I love Him.
Written by,
Dee M. Kostelyk
