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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Near...Lent Photo-a-Day

Near…Have you ever been so near something that it leaves you in awe?  While in San Diego, Dan and I were in La Jolla beach walking along the beachfront.  We noticed a group of people gathering so naturally we made our way over to see what was going on.  There on the beach were sea lions sunning themselves.  The beachfront was blocked off to protect the sea lions but it was fun to watch the animals in their natural environment.  After watching for a while, we walked farther down the beach and came upon some seals.  Only this time, the area was not blocked off.  You could get up close and personal with the seals.  I was in awe as I stood near God’s creation.
 
Being near something or someone can bring about many different emotions.  As a society we have placed great value in being near a celebrity or sitting near the front of the stage, but have we put great value in being near God?  David shares in Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”  Do we call on Him and feel His presence?  So often it is what can we do to make something work or patting our self on the back because we have done something great.  We forget the presence of God because we don’t call on Him.  He is near!  All we have to do is ask. 


Cheryl


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