Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? -Matthew 6:26

Morning walks lately have been a struggle. I could give myself the break, but between the compulsive “get my 10K steps” and my absolutely need to connect with my Heavenly Father on a daily basis, I press on through the nausea. That’s what it is. My body may be tired, but it’s the nausea that gets me. The heat is tough to bear.

As I once again this AM asked Him to take it from me and provide His relief, I saw the clouds begin to cover the already hot 7a sun. I’d expressed to my husband yesterday that it had just barely sprinkled the day before, and it felt like Jesus kisses. This morning, the kisses began, and I grinned ear to ear, thanking my Father for His goodness, the relief. The rain increased to just short of a downpour, the droplets hitting my skin and clothes and the wind providing increased relief instantly. I smiled bigger. I began to thank my Lord over and over, asking also that He allow me to simply be present in His goodness. To receive the gift he had for me. I began to choke up with in the basic, bottom shelf, genuine love I felt coming from my Father. It was loving. It was safe.

The Spirit brought to mind that if My Father provided for sparrows and lilies, how much more would he provide for me? He knows my heart is engaged through music, and He allowed for me to recall the song included in this message. I told Him I received His rain.

This post feels pretty scattered to me, I’m not sure why. Perhaps the experience was meant for only me…but I don’t think so. God is constantly filling me up to pour out. He calls me to be obedient, and even if the words aren’t as snazzy and eloquent as another post, it doesn’t matter. If it’s received by another, He’s given me the right words. If it was just for me today, that’s okay too. It doesn’t decrease my gratitude, just makes me feel even more special…that my Father gave me something just for me. Sharing it or not doesn’t change His desire to share His heart with me. If He uses today to speak to another…Bonus! 🙂

Look around: what is it you’re needing today? Is He providing goodness to you that perhaps you’ve not noticed yet? Are you distracted by the inconvenience of the rain, or will you allow for a moment the possibility that there’s blessing in whatever “inconvenience” you’re currently perceiving? It’s worth seeking the answer, as it will impact how you experience this day, this life. Just know, regardless of your choice, He’s not condemning you for it. Our Father will continue to send His Spirit forth, in gentle attempts to show us HIs loving attentiveness. He will never stop seeking relationship with us; and I personally choose to seek in return. Life is SO much brighter when I do so. Join me?

Today’s a twofer. Both are so applicable I can’t decide. 🙂

Sparrows: https://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=YDYZPPNX

Receiving His rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOKXYe0a4MY