Poetry
I can see God as the sun rises above the ocean at the beginning of a new day, and I know that everyday spent with God is always a new beginning.
I can see God as I watch the birds thoroughly build their nest with each piece of straw and moss, piece by piece. I noticed how much effort and attention they put into building their home. I then take comfort in their efforts for I know that God has put so much effort and attentiveness in creating me.
I can see God as I watch the dolphins do their water aerobics and appear to be dancing with each other. Watching them I find myself appreciate the dance that I share with God everyday as he leads me around in the dance of life and I gladly follow.
I can see God in the rain as it pours down to nourish the ground and it reminds me of how God cries with us when we are in pain and his love continues to pour down to nourish and comfort us.
I can see God in the Construction worker, whom is constructing a new building and think about how we are God's buildings still under construction, and the progress that can be seen everyday by others.
I can see God in the eyes of my children looking at me and I stand in awe of their love for me. I then recall that as one of God's children, in his eyes I am precious in his sight.
I can see God in two people as they embrace to greet each other and know that God embraces me everyday.
I can see God in the father who is discipline his child out of love and I know that God must discipline his children when we go astray.
I can see God in the mother whom is nurturing her children and I recall how God nurtures me everyday with his word.
I can see God in the child that stands in front of their parents with tears streaming down their face for the wrong they have done and have received their parents love and correction. I can relate to that child in front of their parents for there are days that I stand in front of God with tears streaming down my face seeking his forgiveness, correction and love.
I can see God in the food I eat for as it nourishes my body, I also know that God is the only one whom can nourish my soul.
I can see God as I watch people grieve over the death of a loved one and I think of the grief God must feel when we walk away from him.
I can see God in the wind as it blows, whipping up everything in its path and I take comfort in knowing that no, matter how hard the wind may blow in my life, God will be there to sustain me.
I can see God in the moon light as it reflects upon the sea and it makes me so thankful that God continues to light my pathway.
I can see God in a long stem red rose with thorns on it and the dewdrops beaded up on each petal. The red in the rose reminds me of the blood that Jesus shed for me and the love he has for me. The stem represents the path in life I have taken and the thorns represent the times I have stumble, hurt, fallen, and my fears. When the rose blooms it is me opening up to receive Gods will in my life and the dewdrops represent the tears God cried with me on the day I sought his forgiveness and accepted Jesus as my savior.
I can see God in the farmer whom is planting his crop; fertilizing it, watering it, and watching it grow for the harvest. God continues to be the Greatest Farmer planting his seeds, fertilizing his children and watching us grow for his harvest.
I can see God in the teacher whom is instructing her children in the classroom and it reminds me that as one of God's children he is always instructing me everyday on his way, the only way.
I can see God in the medical worker as they work to cleanse the physical wounds of their fellow brother and sisters and I recall how God cleansed and healed my spiritual wounds.
I can see God in the trash man as he picks up what others may consider to be trash and I think about how God can take any piece of trash and turn it into a masterpiece, if we will just take our trash to him.
I can see God in the lighthouse that was built by man to help the ships at sea to find their way home at night, in the fog, or in a storm. The lighthouse reminds me that no matter when I feel alone, lost, or can not find my way home God will light the way for me.
I can see God in the building of a church, for each piece of brick, stone, wood or concrete, that is joined together with another to me represents the members in each church as God has joined them together to form one body in him to serve him and glorify him.
I can see God in every artist that performs to glorify him. It reminds me that as Christians we are on stage everyday being applauded by some, being hit with stones by others, being judged and condemned by others, but through it all while we are on stage performing for our Savior we can feel his love raining down upon us for taking up our cross and following him.
I can see God when two people say “I love you", to each other. To tell another that you love them can be scary for some because they are opening up their heart and taking the chance of rejection, but they are keeping God's commandment to '' Love One Another," and when we love others the way Jesus loves us then we are not afraid of rejection for we are secure in his love.
I can see God as I watch two people walking hand in hand and know that everyday I am walking hand in hand with my Savior.
I can see God in two people expressing their sorrow to each other for any pain they may have caused each other. It reminds me that while we strive to be Christ like, we all fall short and need to seek God's forgiveness then our brother or sister's forgiveness and then allow God to heal our hurt and renew our friendship that we have with each other through him.
I can see God in a child's finger painting, it is usually messy with a multitude of colors and it is beautiful in its own unique way. It reminds me that like a child I sometimes try to paint my life and make a mess of it, if I will take it to God and tell him look at this mess I made, please forgive me and help me, God will then turn it into a masterpiece. The key here is not to continue to keep making the same messes.
I can see God as I walk into the ocean and dive in it to swim around and play in the waves with no fear of drowning. It reminds me that no matter where I may be swimming or playing in my life God will never let me drown.
I can see God in an automobile accident in the middle of the twisted metal and the victims that lay there waiting for help to arrive. I recall the day that I was that lost victim among the accident of my life that I had created and I was scared, hurt, and angry. I called out to Jesus for forgiveness and accepted him as my savior and then a wonderful thing happened he came to rescue his child.
I can see God in a valley and it reminds me that no matter what valley I am in, God will provide me with the peace I need to get through and use that experience to help shape me into the person he has created me to be.
I can see God at Thanksgiving Dinner as we give thanks to God. I recall how thankful I am for the trials that I have been through in my life for without them I may never have realized how loved I am by God and how he will see me through it all.
I can see God in my friends every time they smile at me, greet me with a hug, offer a kind word, listen without judging, offer a shoulder to cry on and pray for me and with me. I believe that God uses them as a vessel to minister to me to give me encouragement when I am in need.
I can see in God in the leaves as they begin to change colors of beautiful hues of yellows, oranges, and reds. It makes me realize how just like the leaves change colors as we continue our walk and growth in Christ we begin to change and how much more beautiful we become in his eyes.
I can see God's hand in all my journeys past and present. His hand has been there to guide me, comfort me, discipline me, and rescue me.
I can see God when I close my eyes and I can see him sitting on his throne and as I sit at his feet, just happy to be near him. I then hear him call my name and his hand touches my face and I feel a warmth all around me and he tells me I Love You my child you are precious to me.
YES I CAN SEE GOD ... CAN YOU
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