Seeing God

Continuing with yesterday's thought about how we see, I want to focus on what the Holy Spirit has been speaking into my heart.

Let me ask you a question, Do you see God? That may seem like a strange question. However some may say, yes I see God in the sunset or I see God in the eyes of a new born baby. I agree with these example but if we really want to see God we need to simply look around us. What would happen if we saw God everywhere and in everyone.

As I was meditating on this idea, God brought someone to my mind who well lets just say they can challenge the most Christ like. But as I thought about them, I heard the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit, say, I am in them.They are my child and the object of my love the same as you.

In God there is no us or them.In God all people are loved and are included in His plan.

This does not mean that everyone is living as if they are in God or even know this and this is what can make it difficult. However, if we recognize God in them, than there is a greater chance that they will too.

Forgiveness is about not only letting go of a deed done but also letting go of a label we may have put on someone. To allow God to redefine our relationship with all. It is our ego that wants to protect ourselves and create a need to separate from others who we define as undeserving or "bad".

Recently, I listened as a friend described a woman she knew as a "B@#$@". I knew the back story and why my friend felt this way and perhaps on some level she was more than justified about her judgment. However as she ranted about this lady state of B$%#@ness, the thought occurred to me. Is this lady destined to have this label for the rest of her life? What could she do to change this life sentence. Well the only one who has any control of this is the person who has labeled them. Through Forgiveness both parties are freed and enabled to fulfill God's ultimate plan for their lives.

God is ever present. God is everywhere, which in more practical terms, means that the potential for love, miracles and forgiveness is everywhere all the time.