Be A Noticer
Be A Noticer – A Welcome Escape
Are you a noticer?
Does a gorgeous sunrise cause you to stop what you’re doing to take notice of the awesomeness that is the new day?
For me, it’s mostly yes.
Sometimes though, I get in a hurry and blitz on past the beauty right in front of me.
Here’s a recent sunrise. You wouldn’t believe how many of these awe-inspiring moments I have on my phone.
Please don’t miss those moments of bliss.
Only God can paint the brilliant sky.
Be a noticer.
It’s a welcome escape that God gives us in a world often filled with turmoil.
Life’s Beauty We Sometimes Neglect To Notice
In a world that’s turned so ugly this year, glimpses of God’s goodness are welcome reminders that there’s much more to this earth than the evil we are seeing now.
We can count on this –
God is so good, and His light shines
and will continue to shine through this darkness.
Think about this.
In a world that seems so out of control, we have a Sovereign Lord who called the heavens and the earth into being by . . . His . . . words.
Nothing or no one is more powerful than that.
So take notice!
When the sunrise hits your face, when your baby takes his or her first steps, when the one you love first popped the question – those moments of joy are given to us by God.
Turn off the mainstream news and get your heart and mind set on God and His blessings.
Practice Noticing
You’ve heard this before, but it’s so important.
Don’t lose hope.
Keep a journal of past and realized blessings as a reminder of God’s goodness.
I know things seem bleak right now, but something good will come of this.
But how?
I wish we had the answer to that, but we’re not God.
Just trust like your life depends on it.
Don’t let those nagging doubts stirred up by evil cloud your trust in God.
God’s Goodness Is All Around Us
Recently, I read an amazing devotional that emphasizes the importance of keeping our minds on Christ.
I’d like to share it with you here.
Enjoy!
How do we cultivate a heart of hopeful expectancy in a world that seems to be coming apart at the seams? We look for evidence of God’s goodness all around us. In fact, start writing down the things you see. In due time, something both natural and supernatural will take place within you. You’ll become a noticer. Someone who looks for and experiences the goodness of God wherever you go.
There’s a system in your brain that responds to your most consistent thoughts. Whatever thoughts you have on repeat, your brain scans your environment to find “evidence” to back up your beliefs, even if those beliefs are wrong. For example, if you rehearse thoughts of insecurity or self-contempt, or fear, your brain will be on high alert to find evidence to confirm your rehearsed thoughts.
So, what if you retrained your brain to look for the coming Kingdom? What if you looked around each day with expectancy that something good is coming your way? Each day, God pours out fresh mercies. Every morning, the heavens declare the glory of God. Because Jesus is always with you, you need not be shaken. (see Psalm 16:8). – Christian author, Susie Larson.
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Scripture quotations are from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
Susie Larson Live, courtesy of Faith Radio, “Goodness Is Coming.” 2-01-21. Web. Accessed 11 February, 2020. Retrieved from https://myfaithradio.com/2021/goodness-is-coming/
