"Sometimes it is so hard to
believe in a God that you can’t see." These were the words at the
end of a letter a friend sent me. It was full
of the pain and suffering that life often brings. My
friend had endured so much in his young life
and his latest tragedy had even made him doubt
his lifelong faith.
I pondered his words as I looked out my window. The
cool breeze was gently swaying the
trees back and forth. I walked outside and felt
its tender touch on my own face while the
branches of a mighty Oak seemed to wave to me.
Then I smiled because I knew that God had
given me the answer my friend needed.
This is what I wrote back to him. "My friend, I can’t
see the wind, but I still know it is there.
I can see its affect on the trees as they dance in its
breeze. I can feel its gentle kiss on my cheek.
I can watch as it lifts a fallen leaf and makes it
dance and fly through the air. In the same way I
can’t see God’s face while I am here on Earth,
but I still know He is here. I can see the affect He
has on countless souls. I can feel His gentle
love flow through so many human hearts. I can
watch as He lifts a fallen person and helps
them to dance and fly once again.
I can see God in a thousand kind acts everyday. He
smiles in every person’s smile. He greets
us in every friendly wave. He touches us in
every heartfelt hug. He inspires us in every caring
thought. He uplifts us in every encouraging
word. His love lives in our love and His life lives in
each of our lives. He will carry you through
this pain and loss you are facing and lead you back
to love and joy once again. Remember, we all
can see God if we only look through the eyes of
our hearts. Open yours to His love and allow
Him to heal you now." May all of you who read
this see God in your lives as well.
Joseph J. Mazzella joemazzella@frontier.com
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