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| I took this pic with my Iphone |
This morning when I woke up I told God that I wanted to see him daily in more organic and practical ways. You see, I’ve seen God do miracles; one of my bests friends was paralyzed in a wheel chair for months, with no hopes to walk any time soon. But one day, people prayed with her, and miraculously she started walking right there and there. My aunt and (other people I know) could NOT have kids, but we all prayed and had faith and my aunt has now 3 kids (and the other people have kids too). My sister almost died after a surgery, but God, oh my God he showed up and my sister is alive and healthy, raising her two beautiful daughters. And I could go on about more miracles he has done, but then I wouldnt be done writing…I have seen God work miracles, but I’ve been wanting to see him on the ordinary, on the simplicity of daily living. So I went about my day, like usual, and nothing happened out of the extraordinary.
In the afternoon, I decided to go to our community recreational facility to work, which is like 3 blocks from the house; I usually drive there but Today I rode my bike (I should do it more often, love bike riding!) I got there, sat to work, things went as usual, nothing out of the ordinary, except that it was a little chilly- at least for me- and a new song that popped up on the music player that I never heard before “seasons change” by Michael Ketterer. I automatically connected and loved the song immediately. I don’t understand why I never heard it before. My heart needed it, but then again, it came right on time. So when it was time leave, I took the bike, put on my headphones and played the song on repeat, yes on repeat!
I started riding the bike slowly, not sure why-maybe I was just too tired. After all, I’ve been breaking night almost every night for school and woke up extra early today to study for a test. Any who, as I pedaled away, enjoying this new song playing in my ears I noticed the heavens, the trees around me, and of course how beautiful our neighborhood is.
I looked up once again, and was mesmerized by the colorful beauty bestowed on the sky. The pastel pink and blue, the gray, orange, white clouds and the sun dressing up my evening. And right there, I said “I know some people don’t believe in God, and that’s their choice; but I wonder who do they attribute the beautiful and glorious colors that dress up the sunset in the sky. I wonder whose marvelous fingers so soft, artistic they think can paint with such precision and harmony? I wondered who they think has the power to send the clouds to come out and kiss the wind. Who asks them all to come out at a certain time, place and put on their most exclusive gowns to adorn the sunsets? Really, who?
I looked up once again, and was mesmerized by the colorful beauty bestowed on the sky. The pastel pink and blue, the gray, orange, white clouds and the sun dressing up my evening. And right there, I said “I know some people don’t believe in God, and that’s their choice; but I wonder who do they attribute the beautiful and glorious colors that dress up the sunset in the sky. I wonder whose marvelous fingers so soft, artistic they think can paint with such precision and harmony? I wondered who they think has the power to send the clouds to come out and kiss the wind. Who asks them all to come out at a certain time, place and put on their most exclusive gowns to adorn the sunsets? Really, who?
Disney and their magical stories fell short at the sight of this majestic reality, our, reality, yours and my reality!
God showed up in the ordinary, or perhaps He has always been there, but I have been so busy trying to find Him on the usual, in my box. But Hes always outside the box; and so outside of the box so that we don’t miss the chance to experience Him. Thank you God for that! and help me keep this in mind at ALL TIMES.
Thank you God, because in the most simplistic manner you took my breath away, like nobody ever has! I mean nobody has ever surprised me with the love I had requested just a couple of hours before. I felt so loved, so special that I got to be there and felt like it was only you and I in the world. I hope everyone gets to experience you outside of the box, in the ordinary, most simple, organic way Today.
I wanna love you like you love me.
Sincerely yours!
Yamelly Pena
