Image via WikipediaMy friend, Ellen's grand-daughter Carleigh was telling her family about her day at preschool. "We went to chapel and heard a man talk about God," she said, "But God wasn't there." "Really?" her mom replied, "Where was God?" Without hesitation, Carleigh answered, "God lives in a cave in Alabama." You gotta wonder if Carleigh will grow up to be a comedian...It does make one think though doesn't it? Where do you experience God? As I'm headed off to church this Sunday morning, I have to ask myself, "Will God be there?" As I drive to work tomorrow, I could ask myself, "Will I experience God there?" As I meet with friends this afternoon to plan an upcoming women's workshop, I wonder, "Will God be present during the discussion?" There's a common phenomenon where we become aware of the details that we focus on in our daily lives. Hence when you are considering buying a particular brand of car, you become focused on that brand and see it everywhere. However, when you are unconcerned about cars you fail to notice anything about the cars all around you. We become so accustomed to the routine that we lose sight of the details. So it is with God. When we fail to focus on the signs of God all around us, we become distant and unaware of His presence. But when we look for and focus on His activity in our world, we are amazed at His hand in the daily details of our lives. Did you notice the glorious sunrise this morning? God was there. Did you have a friend or coworker who lifted you up with encouragement? God was there. Did a stranger show you some kindness? God was there. So, where is God in your life? Closeby? Or living in a cave in Alabama?
