Reflections of Joy: Recognize Him

I’m not very good at recognizing people from just one or two meetings. It takes me getting to know them a bit, and then I can remember them.

I would think by now at this stage of my life and all the moments that I’ve had with the Lord in prayer that I would recognize His hand of grace in my world. But still I miss it. His hand of blessing gives gifts to me and I don’t see them for what they are. What’s my problem? Am I looking for more or for something different? I’m too busy looking at my own selfish desires and my want of leisure to see the mantle of His calling as a gift.

And so gently He reminds me that He also has desires – He desires my love and my devotion and not dutiful service. There’s no pleasure for Him or for me when I operate in the “Should Do” moments instead of having a “Want To” attitude out of love for Him.

I can choose resting in His love by trusting His work on the cross, believing in His unconditional & unchanging love, doing tasks out of a heart of gratitude, worshipping in humility, getting to know Him through His word, and being a vessel of His love pouring out to others.

He generously lays out a buffet of grace. He is always at work, providing for me, even when I don’t see Him. But here’s the thing – the more often I walk in His ways, the more I recognize Him in all the moments that are filled with His grace.

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