My husband and I served with Mission Aviation Fellowship for 28 years—12 of those years in Latin America where he flew cross-cultural workers, medical people, teachers and church planters in and out of the vast Amazon jungle. I ‘followed’ his flights via the HF radio in our home, noting his take-off and landing times, how many passengers and how much fuel he had on board, as well as writing down each of the check points he flew over. If he was ever late making a call, I immediately began calling him—hoping to hear his voice assuring me that all was well. I expected him to show up with his plane where he was supposed to be. I looked for him. I listened for him. At times, I even watched the sky for him.
I’ve not been as diligent watching, listening, looking for God through-out my day. I would become nervous or apprehensive if I didn’t hear from my husband every 15-20 minutes when he was in the air. Of course, I had the static of the HF radio to remind me to listen—but in my daily life, with the circumstances that surround me, how much more am I reminded to listen/look for God and enjoy His presence with me? And, yet, I don’t. There are my morning prayers, my devotions, and my time of study. But hours can pass without a conscious thought that my God is with me.
I love the quote Mimi and Shelly give on page 183 from A. W. Tozer. “How good it would be if we could learn that God is easy to live with. He remembers our frame and knows we are dust….” I’m so thankful that He does know me, forgives me, and has patience with me. But, oh how I long to become more aware of Him. Do you? How do you practice His presence in your daily life?
Would you please share with us your holy habits that keep you aware that God is with you—and you with Him? I would love to hear your reflections on the truth of this important chapter and look forward to reading your comments.
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