January 28, 2013

  • The Sunrise of my Faith

    Sunrise!  Glorious sunrise!  How many have I watched?

    I remember the first time, standing up on my bed to see through the East window when I was only nine or ten years old.  And seeing that glorious sunrise, I knew absolutely that the God I had been hearing about in Sunday School must be real!

    I remember praying then, speaking to the God I suddenly knew beyond a doubt had created the heavens and the earth, “O God, if you have a plan for my life, don’t let me miss it!” 

    Now nearly sixty years later I think back to times that I doubted God hears much less answers our prayers.  But in every instance, an answer to my prayers showed up, and each time in line with that early prayer for God’s plan --  God’s plan, clearly superior and beneficial for my eternal soul.

    Some others may look at my life, especially particular parts which seem undesirable to them, and think my faith in God a foolish and futile thing.  Praise God, I know better!  And I have a glorious sunrise every morning to remind me.