“God sends us moments that rise above time, experiences of heartbreaking joy in which we see the glow of the divine” (Reflecting God 174).

These moments can come from nowhere…the best way to recognize them is how they mysteriously warm your heart.

In the darkest despair, they are there…

In the deepest valley, they are found…

In the burning fire of a trial, they are glowing embers…

In the surging waves of tulmultous waters that are rising, they are beacons of light…

Can you see them?

Can you recall them?

They are from the Lord.

I am remembering an old song with a lyric that sings: Open my eyes Lord…I want to see Jesus…to reach out and touch Him..and say that I love Him…Open my ears Lord…help me to listen…Open my eyes Lord…I want to see Jesus..

In those moments -and in times on the mountaintop as well- I want to desire to see the glow of the divine.

I am thankful for those moments of heartbreaking joy.