Never Cease to Be Amazed

One of the things I love about being a disciple of Christ is that He keeps surprising me. I have been praying for some very specific needs recently, and last week when I saw two of those prayers answered in an stunning way, I found myself in awe of God once again. Too often I think we pray but we don't really have the great expectation that our prayers will be answered, but it's just not true. When our desires are in line with God's desires, He performs miracles that are beyond my expectations, and I stand amazed. I have found myself riding in the car, humming "I Stand Amazed in the Presence" and "I Stand in Awe." I don't know what concerns you today, but I know this: give it to God completely, trust it in His mighty hands, and thank Him that He is already taking care of it. Then wait with great expectation to see His handiwork. And while you wait, be amazed at His handiwork around you every day . . . the beautiful blue sky, the dark storm clouds and refreshing winds of a summer thunderstorm, the night sky full of His glory, and the trustworthy faces of children. Be amazed in the presence of God and His creation. He is an awesome God!