MOMENTS WITH GOD Through the years I have learned to "keep looking up" when sorrow or heartache comes to knock on my door. The following photos are my "Moments with God." Since we all share the sky above, God has given you these moments to share with Him, too. I believe it is His way to show all of us that He continues to be there the times are hearts are hurting. Anytime you are suffering after the loss of a loved one or any other heartache, stop what you are doing and look up. Let God show you that He is there with you. It may be a morning sunrise or evening sunset or maybe a bird singing a song for you. Watch for the subtle messages God sends to you and for you. God loves you. Remember to "keep looking up!" ***************************************************************************************** This was taken last fall when there were leaves on the trees. It was my "Moment with God" while I was on my way to visit my Mom when she was still alive. I am sorry to say I have missed a lot of sunsets lately. As strong as my faith is in God and as happy as I am that Mom is spending her life with Jesus, her death really hit me hard.  I never realized how hard and what a void her death made in my life until Easter. I spent every weekend with her for the last 10 years along with every holiday. Life has changed a lot for me and although I am still very blessed with my kids and family, I have not trusted in God's grace. I think that is what this picture shows me. The road heading into the darkness is my life after Mom died. The sunset is my faith being renewed through God's love. Instead of letting Him be the sky covering all my hurts and filling the void, I minimized him to the small light inbetween the trees and the fence. Even though it took me so long to start looking up and seeing more sunrises and sunsets, I learn as I go. Never be afraid to admit the times you fall. It's a great feeling to be back in God's arms... where I have been this whole time but didn't really let myself know or feel it.    I had my "Moment with God" when I took this photo in Florida on vacation. What amazed me is how the different birds could sit in harmony and enjoy the shade of the tree together. The two vibrant colored birds stand out as does the Flamingo below but yet you have the two larger black birds sitting, one on each side as if they are guarding them. (I was told they were a type of vulchar but not sure.) Regardless, isn't it sad that we as humans can't live in harmony like the birds and animals do. God made each of us and He is a part of everything in this great world we live in. I pray one day we will all love each other regardless of our race.. On our return from Florida, we came back to snow as the below photo shows. The snow was coming down and everything was so white and clean. I'm not sure if this photo will show up on the internet, but there was a bridge that I got out to walk on. It was another "Moment with God". There was no one else around and it was so peaceful. These are times I treasure... when you know that it is just God and you. It seemed like he had made this night for me, but I know better. Were any of you outside enjoying the snow or if you were on the other side of the world, the sun or rain? Every day is a blessing from God. I pray you take the time to enjoy your time alone with Him.   This sunrise is for you from God in case you missed it. In case you can't read the sign in the middle of the photo, it says, "Love, God". In case you haven't had a "Momnet with God" I thought I would share one just for you. *********  Do you have a photo you would like to share? Have you started watching for your own "Moments with God"? If so, why not email it to me at sue@heavensrollcall.com and I will put it on my site for no charge. Please share some comments and let us know what your thoughts were at the time. You can email me the photo in any format along with your text.  ************* Every 4 - 6 weeks I will post 3 or more photos of my "Moments with God" and tell you a little bit about each one. Please come back and let me share them with you. The great thing about God's earth is that we can share some of the same moments as friends but with different views and times. Chances are we will never meet face to face, but please know that you are not alone in your sorrw. God and I are here. Keep looking up and don't forget to watch for your own - "Moments with God." ****************************** No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9

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