Seek and you will find...

This week I have been challenged by a friend to take a new outlook on life - to TRULY seek God's will for my life daily, and to pause and marvel at the beautiful things He has placed on this earth. Let me just say, you don't have to look hard to find God, and this week I am in awe of how he has shown up in so many situations. Let me just share a few:
1) Our church is currently on the topic of finances and how to budget and live so you can give more and gain financial stability.  Well, Eddie and I have really been struggling with just how much to give to the church.  We have questioned what is right vs. what we can truly afford (and still have money to pay bills.) This past Sunday, I put our normal offering in the bucket, but also felt compelled to give the last $5 I had in my purse. On Monday, I reached into my pants pocket and found a wadded up $20 bill.  It had only been hours earlier that morning Eddie and I were trying to figure out how we would have gas money for him to drive to Louisville for a work conference on Thursday. Problem solved. God showed up and blessed us and spoke to me saying He would always take care of me.

2) A few weeks ago a lady came into my office at work and told me her story of how she had been laid off after 17 years of work. I hear stories like this several times a day, but this one in particular touched my heart. I have been praying for her for 2 weeks now. At lunch on Tuesday, I brought her up casually in conversation, saying I had still been thinking about her and praying for her to find a job. I returned to my desk from lunch to find an email from a department manager saying she wanted to interview this woman for a position. Wow! The woman was so appreciative when I called her for an interview. This truly was the highlight of my week!

My point of these stories is that this week God has shown up and proved to me He's there. But as I think about it a little more, I'm reminded He's always there. I'm the one who "showed up" this week and took the time to look for Him. We all get so involved in our daily lives we forget that we have loving Father who very much desires that we seek Him.

So here's my challenge to you: look for God today. Seek Him with everything you have. Make your entire day focused on seeing his beauty and mighty acts. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.