March 30, 2009
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Noticing chocolate hearts
After I wrote the previous entry, Sam & I began to notice more of those chocolate heart moments from God. A few examples…We had been planning to spend a day in Coronado Saturday and I had been praying during the previous rainy Sunday that God would give us sunshine. Lo and behold, we had sunshine on Saturday!
Here is the gorgeous view we had on Saturday!The ‘chocolate heart’ was most noticeable due to the striking contrast of the weather Sunday morning!
Saturday was so beautiful, wonderful and amazing. He really gave us such a splendid day to enjoy during our getaway.
Another example…When we first arrived at the place we were staying, we had to wait an hour before we could check in. We found these two rocking chairs right outside the patio — as if they were reserved for us. We sat there, ate strawberries and enjoyed the view. It was awesome!!
Sunday night at worship service, I thanked God for all those chocolate heart moments He gave us during the weekend. I was so glad to be noticing His special little gifts to us (how come I stopped noticing all this time?) and prayed that He would continue to help me see Him in everything. And more importantly, I wanted to offer Him some chocolate hearts — but how and what does that look like? What can I say or do in order to communicate, “Surprise! God, I love you!” I realized that only He could help me know how to best demonstrate my love for Him…
Comments (2)
Hey Mary Ann,
Your “chocolate heart” entries coincide with Sunday’s entry in My Utmost for His Higest – “Our Lord’s Surprise Visits.”
http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/03/29/devotion.aspx
I’ve had one or two of God’s chocolate heart moments myself recently, like an encouraging text message just before I was going to text as I was finishing up QT.
Thanks for sharing!
In His grace,
Vic.
@chengbhs - thanks for the link, vic. i’d like to have that “sense of expectation (that) will give our life the attitude of childlike wonder He wants it to have.” chambers always has a good word. great also to hear that God’s been giving you chocolate heart moments!!