Outside My Window

At my core, I’m an introvert. I  need and enjoy moments of quiet when I can find them. I remember as a child, sitting at my bedroom window, content to watch the world outside.

And I find myself repeating this pattern even now. I go to the living room every morning for my quiet time, and if I’m not careful, time can get away from me as I gaze out the window, watching and listening to the world wake and the day dawn.

This in part is why I started using prayer index cards. They keep me on track when my mind and eyes are prone to wander- to that introverted place where time flies.

Today was no exception, but God used it to remind me that being still and quiet can be a good thing– something he uses to teach and remind. In fact, his word encourages us,

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10-11

Today as I found myself drifting into that morning gaze, God began to draw my attention to the scene outside the window-

I immediately realized the green- dormant grass and trees that have been sleeping through the winter cold- are awake and splashing rich color- reminding me of the beauty of new growth and life!

It’s breezy, and stepping outside, the cool, less humid air is refreshing, and I am thankful!

The night’s rain has washed away some of the pollen dust from yesterday, and the birds are adding their voices to usher in a new day.

 

 

Occasionally a burst of light breaks through the lush tree tops, and I find myself ever grateful that there may be more sunshine than rain today after all- and I smile from the inside out.

And God reminds me this is His way-

Doing new things . . . bringing life to barren places. He breathes his Spirit and speaks his Word, clearing away the dust of yesterday so that his light can shine a little brighter today.

 

 

And He quickens my heart and reminds me of my longing for Him to breathe on me- with his Spirit and his Word . . . to do a new work in the barren and dusty places of my life and in the places I’m simply allowing to remain asleep.

I’m refocusing on two PICs that have been in my folder before, but today I’ll bring them back to the front-

And I’m asking God to do in my life what He’s doing this morning Outside My Window– a new work . . . of new life . . . for His glory!

Spend a few moments in worship as you prayerfully consider God’s work in you-

This Is My Father’s World by Amy Grant