Where Is God?

Unless the LORD builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the LORD watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain.
--- Psalm 127:1 (CSB)

We worship a God we cannot see.  We listen for a voice we cannot hear.  As the Teacher says, "All things are wearisome; man is unable to speak. The eye is not satisfied by seeing or the ear filled with hearing."  (Ecclesiastes 1:8)  We tuck little pleasures in here and there in a world filled with unrest, hatred and violence.

It is often easy to lose sight of the fact that God is real.  That  he IS watching over us.  That he IS concerned for our well-being.  Without his care life is futile.  Because he doesn't produce the results that we think should happen, we begin to wonder if he's there or if he even cares.  Our lack of faith brings daily troubles, and daily troubles suppress our faith, making it a vicious circle.

But God does care.  That's why he sent Jesus.  To add flesh to truth.  To make the heavenly connection.  We see God in his word:  the Bible; pastors and teachers; fellow believers.  We hear God in our prayers --- hearts and minds joining together to welcome his presence.  Church is good, but it is only the kick-start of our weekly walk with our Maker.

Lord, when daily dilemmas get me down, when things or people get in the way of my spiritual walk, please lift me up and show me your perfect will for my life.  Amen