Seeing and Hearing God in our Lives

God can speak to our ears, eyes, and hearts as we become keenly aware of the natural beauty around us. He speaks to us in many different ways when we are listening and open to hear from Him; when we believe. We see and hear Him in nature, in a song, in His word, in the kindnesses of others, in laughter, and in tears. He is in us and around us.
Be still and observe and know He is there.

Last summer, in July, Richie and I were on a cruise ship traveling through the Majestic Fjords of Norway. Standing on deck, I was quietly worshiping the Lord. I looked out at the blue sky, billowing clouds, gliding birds, and barren rocky mountains arising from the sea. It was 5pm and it was announced that we were now passing Finnkirka, a naturally carved church- like mountain sculpture. It was all so beautiful and amazing. God answered me in my time of worship and praise. He brought a song to my mind as I looked out at the sea. It was a song that I had sung in church many times. I started to quietly sing, “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy like the Wideness of the Sea”. I captured the memory by taking photos of the sea, Finkirka, and the awesome beauty of the moment. I wrote about my experience in a little prayer book which I was keeping but this is the first opportunity which I have had to share it with anyone. Look around, you WILL see and experience the Lord. But remember; worship The Creator, not His creation!

When I returned home, I looked up the song and words.

“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy Like the Wideness of the Sea”
           Was written by Frederick William Faber in 1862:

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea;
There’s a kindness in his justice, which is more than liberty.
There is welcome for the sinner, and more graces for the good;
there is mercy with the Savior; there is healing in His blood.

For the love of God is broader than the measure of man’s mind;
And the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more faithful, we should take Him at His word;
And our life would be thanksgiving for the goodness of the Lord.

God is good, His creation is good. Worship and praise Him with thanksgiving.
Be still and listen for His response to your prayers and worship. His answers are in us and all around us. We pray for The Holy Spirit to open up each of our spiritual, eyes, ears, and hearts. We must not take the beautiful moments which He gives us for granted. He wants to speak to us.

Thank you Lord. We worship and praise your Holy Name. Amen