Sometimes we forget that God has a hand in our lives. It often seems we can go through live without noticing his presence. The promise of his love and presence is with us though. I talked with my kids the other day about how God loves us and how important we are to him. We shared for quite a while. After walking on the road with Jesus for more then thirty years alot seems just to be natural. Like in other relationships we get used to each other. I guess in my walk it comes to that as well. But then there are the small surprises, chats and moments that makes me aware of God's presence and the special thing I have, a real gift in my life.
We were away on the beach on holidays a week ago. There one day I had extreme pain in the lower back. I could not lie down without feeling the pain from my back all the way down to my knees.
Lillian put her hand on my back and asked Jesus to heal me. A very simple prayer. Two sentences and the pain left. I was quite surprised and didn't expect this to be over so quickly. It reminded me once again how close God is to us. I often forget those moments as I move on. But in all those years there are many stories not only of healing but also of encounters with God, of his provision in so many ways. I don't want to forget all the good . To recall the stories helps me to remember that Jesus is with me all the time.
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