I am a singer, songwriter, wife, mother, Jesus follower. I send out a 2-minute read every Tuesday about Jesus and life in God.
Knee Jerk Awareness
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Hi Friends, Last night I stepped out onto the back deck. To be honest, I was escaping the thunderous noise (oh the noise!) of three boys who felt bedtime looming and were attempting to squeeze just a few more minutes of play out the day. I stepped out into what has been one of the first warm evenings of the year, heard the birds singing in the forest beyond our yard, and I had what felt like an involuntary reaction. It felt like when the doctor hits your knee just right and you get surprised by your own body as your leg kicks outward. I stepped out into the evening air, and without even thinking about it, took a deep breath and put my hands out in front of me, as if I were receiving a precious gift. Something about the beauty out my back door. The shift of the spring air, the playful tune of birds who are unaware of all the terrors in the world — it stirred a sudden awareness in me. God is here. Sometimes we sing about God “entering the room” or we pray prayers asking Him to come. But the truth is, He’s here. He’s here. He’s always here, so it’s easy to lose awareness of that fact. Kind of like how we take air for granted though we pull it into our lungs thousands of times a day. I don’t even think He’s upset with the way we lose awareness. There’s something beautiful about the kind of love that’s so faithful, so steady, so here that you get used to being loved. Even still, I’m reaching for awareness again today, and I hope you’ll join me. Step outside, or put on a song that calms your heart. Take a deep breath and put out your hands. There’s a gift to receive, and it’s Him. He’s here. — Anna P.S. I know some of you are in war-torn parts of the world right now. Others fighting more personal battles. I’m praying for you today. Praying that He will surprise you with His presence, right in the middle of this darkness ♥️ |
Anna Blanc
I am a singer, songwriter, wife, mother, Jesus follower. I send out a 2-minute read every Tuesday about Jesus and life in God.
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