November 26, 2001
Monday, 2:06 A.M.

"Aware of Thy Presence"

Early evening I beheld a beautiful breaking of the sun through dark rolling clouds. So magnificent that I stood in awe at the beauty of it all. The evening was cool, yet rays of sunshine warmed through the over-shadowing clouds. It was toward the western sky that I saw and beheld the beauty of it all. I found myself looking up and beholding such a greatness of the skies overhead. There was a feeling of serenity in the air. So serene and calming to my spirit. The transforming of clouds being replaced by golden rays of sunshine, warmed my heart. For a beautiful moment, I felt so loved in God''s creation. God''s presence was all around. His glory shone forth under grey skies that were rolling with billowy darkened clouds. As the darkened clouds moved quickly across the sky, so the pure, radiant sunbeams filtered through. The brightness that shone forth was more beautiful and dazzling than I can describe. To me there is much meaning in all that I see. I see and feel a presence that is far more beautiful than one can tell. I describe to you that which is given to me. I look up for the God of my life. As I contemplate on Him, I see His greatness in the changing, beautiful lit sky. His presence was all around. Why? It is because I look for Him. I seek out the One that created all that I see. I am so glad that I am able to take time with Thee, Oh precious Lord. I am so excited when I encounter such beauty in Your creation. The beautiful bright sky takes me back to a day I remember so well. It is the day of my salvation. A transforming from darkness into light. A setting free of my soul, and a new life in You. Constantly walking in Thy love brings such warmth to my soul. An assurance of never ever being alone. As the grey clouds disappeared and were replaced with a beautiful, warm sunlit evening, so I see the changes in my own life. Darkness was replaced by light. I find myself always looking upward towards the heavens. I know that it is there that my Lord, Jesus Christ, shall so appear. In the clouds of glory shall He appear to take home the elect of His Church. The warmth of the sunlit skies this evening gave me an earnest desire to be ready. Am I ready? I shall know in my heart that I am ready. I shall not be swayed from the truth, that I know and love. I am a child of the King. There shall come a day; like no other day. I know not the timing, only the Father knows. This evening held for me and awareness of Your return. The bright sunlit skies I beheld tonight assured me of Your return. I felt moved by such great love. Sometimes in our human nature we feel all alone and that no one cares. Yet You shine forth in a special way to assure us of Your presence. We waver and doubt because we are so very, very human. Yet signs and wonders are all around. If only we can make time to see and feel You in all that surrounds us. The unfolded beauty of this wondrous night has given me hope. A new hope, a renewed spirit to travel on. I shall move onward in Thee. What shall I say? I shall say that " My Jesus is alive and well. His Spirit is open to all who will hear the call. Take time, make time for God and turn to Him. He is always so very near. He is ever present. It is in everything, that He has created by His mighty hand alone, that He IS." Oh beautiful evening, full of movement, I look upward into thee...