No Matter Where You Are

God sees you, no matter where you are. No matter if you feel seen. Not even if you don’t think you can see Him.

Recently, I attended a conference and, can I say, I was a bit overwhelmed. I had so much to do waiting for me at home. I had deadlines to meet … commitments to keep. My focus was … out of focus.

I decided to take my unfinished manuscript to the lodge. My plan was to grab some time and focus on what I needed to finish. I purposefully sat with my back to the door, hoping I gave off the vibe, DO NOT BOTHER ME. After a few moments, a woman I did not know walked up and stood in front of me.

Clearly, she didn’t understand what I was saying with my body language, so I looked up and smiled.

That’s when her words–and obedience–blew me away. She smiled and said, “God told me to tell you something.”

She had my attention.

I closed my laptop, leaned back in my chair, and smiled back. She had my undivided attention. “Please, what did he tell you?”

“God told me to tell you something.”

“The Lord said you are an encourager and He wants to encourage you. Your kindness and gentleness are not overlooked and He wants to reward you—every effort you have made to be there for others has been as His hands and feet and words. He Loves you.”

I could have missed it

Tears traced my cheeks. I could have missed it! In my it’s-all-about-me moment, I could have missed this precious gift a stranger wanted to give me. I saw tears in her eyes, too. I thanked her for listening to God and for having the courage to share. She smiled and went on her way.

Needless to say, my steps were lighter when I left the lodge … and so was my heart.

Please know, friend, that God sees you, no matter where you are. He sees you in your troubles and well as in your celebrations. When you’re alone or in a crowd.

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13

He’s with you right now.

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