Facing the Son

There is something so peaceful about flowers basking in the morning sunshine. I love the way their leaves stretch and lean to get as much of the sunshine as possible. They bloom on the side where the sun is, their leaves are fuller and greener on that side. The sun brings life.

So, I am certain you know where I am going here. Yep - it reminds me of God's 'flowers' straining and stretching to bask in the light of the Son's love. I suppose some people call it worship; some call it soaking; but me, I just call it 'being'. Being in Him; loving and being loved by Him. Our leaves are fuller, our fruit is more abundant, our minds and souls are peaceful and while we are in that state of basking and soaking in Him, all is right with the world.

Normally, our situations are pretty much the same when we come to ourselves and return to our daily routines here on this earth. But the thing is: we are changed. We never spend time in his presence without being changed. While we sit calmly in His presence, He gives us what we need to handle and overcome the things that moments before threatened to overwhelm us. Am I alone here or does that amaze anyone else? Only one look; one word; one touch from Him and strength flows right into us. Ideas and solutions become clear. Direction is understood.  He really is all we need.

And the beauty is, if we need more - there is plenty. If we are drained fifteen minutes later we can return. There is enough for everyone.  Gradually, the more time we spend with him, the more strength we retain. The bubble lingers longer and longer each time.

Remember that song: "Got any rivers you think are uncrossable? Our God specializes in things called impossible." It's true. He hasn't changed. Come, sit a while with Him and let His love envelop you and wash away all that pain and confusion life puts on you.

Let's make this day and this season brighter by lingering in His Sonshine.