I read your post to my wife who like me has been a Christian for most of her life. I asked her what your writing said to her. She immediately said, “He sees God everywhere.” I wish everyone could see and appreciate God in all the ways you do.
You are much needed medicine in this time of divisiveness. I would say your words are, but it’s more than that. It’s your heart and soul, your music, that is so healing and soothing. What a welcome reminder of goodness. 🙏🏽
Love this! I call him Jesus, the very personification of God. He is the "Way, the Truth, and the Life." And I call Him Love, (Abba) Father, Savior, Lord, and other names found in the Bible. But, also, I call myself blessed, because I did nothing to deserve His grace and blessings but to believe.
Oh, Sean, you made happy tears come to my eyes for asking to be called a friend of God. You have to be one of His friends already. Because He gave you all your talents and helped you develop them. He always helps you find a subject for your daily messages to us. His love and mercy for us is unending. And not a one of us humans thanks Him enough. Although I do try throughout the day when something happens that I know was at His hands, and every morning in my personal journaling and before I go to sleep. But we need to remember that He and His son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, really are beside us every day. Sometimes, they send their angels, but He in Three is in charge!
People may call you a heathen, for reasons only they understand, but you clearly know God. And He clearly loves you and people through you, so you’re pretty good in my book. Thanks for this. Perfect timing.
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous has many different names for God. "Higher Power" is one. But my favorite is "New Found Friend". The God of my understanding is indeed my New Found Friend, and, for that, I am eternally grateful. Tom McC, Sober by the Grace of My Newfound Friend since June 15, 2010
I was drunk when I told God I was tired and tired of being tired. If there's a life to be lived for you, I'm ready. I was instantly sober and 47yrs later, I'm still sober. God will never leave us but we are free to leave anytime we want.
I am thankful that my friend (on Substack also) suggested that I read your posts and see your sketching! Your words are a true balm for the soul! Seeing God in everything IS everything! Thank you for this beautiful message.
Yes, you are so right, we do have free will. However, He works all things for good, no matter what choice we make. I'm not excusing my actions, I believe God can still give strength, wisdom, and guidance through those actions.
Sy, you’re right. The “God is in control “ group has an ironclad alibi to excuse their own actions. They have nothing to do with existence. That’s bull. We have free will. That’s why, in Genesis, things go so wrong so quickly.
🎵Count your blessings, name them one by one……God loves a grateful heart! Readers love all the ways you shared gratitude. I’m thankful for the small farms around me which are daily active, the sunrise and the afternoon breeze, the colorful trees, my family and friends…..to name a few……May our hearts be united in the life we’ve been given.
Your Heavenly Father rejoices every time He hears from you. Or me. Any of us, really. I remember my grandmother saying she didn’t care what my children called her (why is there so much hoopla over grandparent names?! Peepaw. Meemaw. Moomommy. Both my grandmothers were grandma and grandfathers were grampa) just so they called her. God is just happy to hear from us. We’re all happy to hear from you.
I read your post to my wife who like me has been a Christian for most of her life. I asked her what your writing said to her. She immediately said, “He sees God everywhere.” I wish everyone could see and appreciate God in all the ways you do.
Wouldn’t that be wonderful?
No more name-calling bullies!
No more slurs against immigrants!
If only everyone saw God in his fellow human, as we were told to do in the Bible!
You are much needed medicine in this time of divisiveness. I would say your words are, but it’s more than that. It’s your heart and soul, your music, that is so healing and soothing. What a welcome reminder of goodness. 🙏🏽
Love this! I call him Jesus, the very personification of God. He is the "Way, the Truth, and the Life." And I call Him Love, (Abba) Father, Savior, Lord, and other names found in the Bible. But, also, I call myself blessed, because I did nothing to deserve His grace and blessings but to believe.
One more thing: God identified Himself to Moses as "I Am."
I am that I am…..love that!
I call him El Roi, the God who sees me. Father of my Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.
El Roi is his boy. And Jane is his wife.
I looked up the word believe in my Strong's Concordance. It means to "trust and obey".
Oh Sean!! These word pictures make me soooo happy!! Thank you for sharing your heart with us all!!
Oh, Sean, you made happy tears come to my eyes for asking to be called a friend of God. You have to be one of His friends already. Because He gave you all your talents and helped you develop them. He always helps you find a subject for your daily messages to us. His love and mercy for us is unending. And not a one of us humans thanks Him enough. Although I do try throughout the day when something happens that I know was at His hands, and every morning in my personal journaling and before I go to sleep. But we need to remember that He and His son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, really are beside us every day. Sometimes, they send their angels, but He in Three is in charge!
Your comments reflect my thoughts exactly. I am silently sobbing right now.
Your heart speaking…..♥️
What happened to the song "He's got the whole world in His hands."
These Three are One, John 5:7 - 8:7.
People may call you a heathen, for reasons only they understand, but you clearly know God. And He clearly loves you and people through you, so you’re pretty good in my book. Thanks for this. Perfect timing.
Loving your prayer! Thank you for each of those tiny things that are really the big things. Your friend, Carol
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous has many different names for God. "Higher Power" is one. But my favorite is "New Found Friend". The God of my understanding is indeed my New Found Friend, and, for that, I am eternally grateful. Tom McC, Sober by the Grace of My Newfound Friend since June 15, 2010
I was drunk when I told God I was tired and tired of being tired. If there's a life to be lived for you, I'm ready. I was instantly sober and 47yrs later, I'm still sober. God will never leave us but we are free to leave anytime we want.
Onward and up, a day at a time, by the grace of God. "I once was lost, but now I'm found, was blind but now I see!"
Amen! Thanks Linda! Tom McC
I am thankful that my friend (on Substack also) suggested that I read your posts and see your sketching! Your words are a true balm for the soul! Seeing God in everything IS everything! Thank you for this beautiful message.
And they all said AMEN!!
Yes!! They sure did!
Just as so many of your friends/fans have said, your “from the heart” writing brings me peace and joy. Thank you. ❤️
I can’t love this enough because although your thoughts are the same as mine, I could never write them the way you did in this article.
Agreed! But we all have our unique gifts and talents, God -given, and the chance to polish them and make them shine. Sean is a perfect example!
thank you. Just what I needed tonight.
It truly is a wonderful good night story!
Me too! I am praying so hard for our country tonight. We face a hard time that may wear on for weeks before we know who will be our next President.
No matter the end result, God is in control!
No, he gives us free will.
Yes, you are so right, we do have free will. However, He works all things for good, no matter what choice we make. I'm not excusing my actions, I believe God can still give strength, wisdom, and guidance through those actions.
Sy, you’re right. The “God is in control “ group has an ironclad alibi to excuse their own actions. They have nothing to do with existence. That’s bull. We have free will. That’s why, in Genesis, things go so wrong so quickly.
🎵Count your blessings, name them one by one……God loves a grateful heart! Readers love all the ways you shared gratitude. I’m thankful for the small farms around me which are daily active, the sunrise and the afternoon breeze, the colorful trees, my family and friends…..to name a few……May our hearts be united in the life we’ve been given.
I’m so glad you found the buffalo ♥️
Me too! Would love to see it….
Your Heavenly Father rejoices every time He hears from you. Or me. Any of us, really. I remember my grandmother saying she didn’t care what my children called her (why is there so much hoopla over grandparent names?! Peepaw. Meemaw. Moomommy. Both my grandmothers were grandma and grandfathers were grampa) just so they called her. God is just happy to hear from us. We’re all happy to hear from you.