The Importance of Being There
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”—MARK 9:24 NIV
The day-to-day caregiving responsibilities disconnect us from others and, at times, even from God. We know God is out there, but we sense no immediate presence. Where are you God? “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” becomes our whispered prayer.
God hears our prayers even when we don’t sense Him. The fatigue and numbness of caregiving occasionally blocks us from finding Him. But He is listening. He’s never far from any of us. If we watch carefully for Him, we might find tiny glimpses of His presence.
Perhaps that will be in the lyrics of a song on the radio. His message could be hidden in a card or e-mail we receive. We may hear His voice in a conversation with a friend. Or perhaps a hug from an acquaintance becomes God’s arms around us.
Glimpses of God are everywhere, if we’ll only pay attention to them. He is present and waiting for us to meet Him. Look for Him today.
Lord, You are my daily Companion, even when I don’t see You or feel Your presence. Open my eyes and ears to catch a glimpse of You today. I do believe—help me overcome my unbelief!
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV)
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.—Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)