Footprints of God

        It's funny how we can miss God's presence in our lives by simply not looking. He is always there, whether we notice him or not. A few years ago, I participated in Beth Moore's Believing God Bible study. As a part of it, we made a timeline of our lives and divided it into fifths. We then added in details of our life during each period including our family situation as well as significant milestones. As I reflected back thru each period, I could see the footprints of God all over my life. He was there.  I often wasn't looking.   

I could see God's work in my early life as I remembered being surrounded by a loving Christian family, being raised in church and accepting Christ as my Savior at age seven. I still remember His clear voice from that day. Later on, I could see God's presence even when I was paying Him no attention at all as I exercised my

independence in college and young adulthood. I made circles in a wilderness of my own choice for 20 years, making lots of mistakes doing it my way. God was there.  I just wasn't very interested. God remained faithful to our relationship even while I did not. 

When I chose to return to Him in 2000, I began to see God everywhere. He wasn't hiding. He wants to be seen. He has always wanted to be seen and remembered. He has been posting signs in the heavens, performing miracles, burning bushes, sending prophets and He even sent His own son so that we can see Him for who He really is and love Him back.   

Today I choose to look for Him every day. He is up to something and I don't want to miss it. He's even got His own series on primetime television! I can't wait to see what He does next. I challenge you to make a timeline of your life. Like me, I’ll bet you find God's footprints all over your life, too.  

Hebrews 11:6 says, “God promises that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." And in Jeremiah 29:13, God says, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." 

 

   God has been faithful to me in keeping these promises. I see Him today in the smiles and love from each of you and in your dedication to the women who come here every week looking for God. 

Karen Long-Moore, Core Leader

Originally presented to the CBS Leadership Team