"That is one of the things about love,
it always assumes it can find a way to express itself." Bob Goff
I read the quote above last week.... I have thought about it quite a bit.
where in my life does love express itself?
have I always assumed I can find a way to express love?
what does that practically look like?
how do I receive love expressed to me?
what if I lived assuming I can find a way for love to express itself?
then, what happens when I can't find a way to express love?
As I have processed these questions, what I know is some of the questions I have answers to, some will eventually unfold along the journey, and they might not always be given or received in the same way. But I am paying attention.
Last week was not the best of weeks for various reasons. In my conversation with the Lord, my Constant Companion, I shared many things that were on my mind. Saturday He found a way (several ways) to express His love to me.
I was puppy sitting this weekend at someone's home I have been to several times. Because I have spent some significant time there, I had made a normal routine... chose the specific places I like to sit while eating or watching tv. The space I park my truck in and even what side of the bed to sleep on. But Saturday, I lived on the edge ;-), I chose to sit on the other side of the kitchen table for morning coffee and quiet time. Interestingly what transpired as a series of surprises-God finding a way to express love to me-I never would have experienced if I sat in my normal place! Wherever I look there is beautifully landscaped property and I wondered to myself, what will I see differently sitting on this side of the table?
Well, within a 1/2 hour something outside caught my eye. Turning quickly I saw the first surprise-a Hot Air Balloon! Immediately I grabbed my camera and headed outside, puppies following along! The thing is, just like hummingbirds and herons, Hot Air Balloons are just as much of a delight to me. Because I rode in one and my experience was wonderful, I know the feeling it's like when I see people riding in them. The best way I can describe it is the experience of hovering.
I followed the balloon until it was out of sight, then came back to continue my quiet time. Just as I sat down, I look again and sure enough there are more-a total of 6 Hot Air Balloons! I felt God's love-I was sitting in the right place at the right time and I had my camera-I was all smiles:) If that weren't enough....when the pups and I went on our morning walk, what do I see but the very trucks holding the Hot Air Balloon cargo I had seen just a few hours before. More smiles.
About 10 minutes later, this truck and I "happened" to be at a stop sign at the same time. I spoke with them and told them I had some pictures if they would like them. Got a business card and found out they were going up again in the evening!! I was delighted and just kept thanking God for the many surprises that were in my day and felt Him expressing His love to me through them.
