Where I Found God Today
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Encountering God in ordinary places
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In Guideposts’ new book Where I Found God Today, people just like you share their experience of finding God in the most ordinary of places.
Join our writers in their journey toward God as you work your way through the 102 devotions in this collection.
Each devotion opens with a scripture to contemplate as you read each person’s story and ends with an action step that you can use to find your own connection with the divine.
Feeling God's presence in ordinary moments reminds us that there's
always hope to be found.
We’re excited to share the winning stories from Where I Found God Today!
In answer to the question, “Have you ever encountered
God in an ordinary moment?”
Betty's Story: By The Seashore
I walked along the beach picking up shells, feeling God’s presence. As I searched, I thought about how I wanted the special shells to appear right at my feet, just like I want God’s blessings with no effort on my part. It’s so easy to take what God gives freely and not seek Him out, I thought.
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Margaret's Story: The Morning Hymn
It was one of those days when everything seemed to be going wrong. I had woken up late, the morning traffic was hectic, and the bus I boarded was overcrowded. I felt the stress of the day building up. As I sat squished between people, trying to keep my balance, a young boy beside me started humming a hymn.
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Kimberly's Story: In The Mix
I made breakfast this morning before taking my husband, Dezerrel, to his dialysis appointment. After adding the water to the waffle mix, I noticed lumps and dry places, where water had not reached. God showed me that those were the uncertain areas in my life — our financial troubles and Dezerrel’s health problems.
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We hope that each story helps you feel hopeful and reveals God’s presence in your daily life.
Vickie’s Story
Andrea’s Story
Marlene's Story
Whitney's Story
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