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A Glimpse of the Divine
By design, we are more than what we see
There is something about this church with its darkened windows and weathered wood, abandoned, yet still standing.
It speaks of faith. Faith tested by trials and difficult moments and challenging circumstances. Faith that withstands whatever happens. Faith to parent on the hard days. Faith to create in the face of doubt and fear.
There is a striking beauty here.
A symbol of hope and strength.
A reminder I am stronger than I think.
An invitation to create and experience the divine.
When I drive by this abandoned church, I see courage in the face of things I fear may tear me down. But God reminds me He is my refuge and my strength. He stands, tested and shown to be a refuge, a stronghold, a foundation not shaken.
One of the incredible things about God is how reveals Himself. He shows up in abandoned buildings, in the laughter of my girls, in a message from a friend, or in a hawk in the sky. He shows up and offers me a glimpse of the sacred. He shows up.
When I stand at the place between doubt and hope, between faith and fear, I choose faith. I choose to believe like this church on the side of the road, God is there. His love remains. I…
