Genuine Awareness
If someone were to ask whether we’re aware of God, our answer would probably be that we are. However, what about if someone asks if we're aware of God's presence in our daily life? Those are two different questions. The second question is a bit more personal. During difficult times, we often pray harder and longer. We might say something like, “Help me! Give me strength!” The focus in this request is on self, leaving God out of the matter. We’ve zeroed in on the problem and now we want God to give us the ability to handle it on our own. This mindset can make us blind to how God may be working. There are occasions when the Lord makes Himself impossible to ignore, like the time He provided manna, making it “rain bread from heaven.” (Exodus 16:4) However, more often than not, God reveals Himself to us in small ways, moment by moment, as he did with the widow’s oil and flour that never ran out. Each day, we must take the time to look for evidence of God working in our day-to-day lives. He’s there; we just have to be aware of His presence.
