“All the trees of the forest sing for joy.” (Psalm 96:12)
A few weeks ago, I gazed out the window, sipping freshly brewed liquid mercy (my morning coffee). I watched as the earth yawned and stretched as it greeted the morning sunrise. Looking across to the quiet lake, I stared with wonder at the perfect reflections on the water.
Something in my peripheral vision caught my attention. Changing my focus from the lake to the pine trees closer to the house, was the most peculiar site. A solitary pine bough bobbed up and down. I glanced around the backyard and saw that no other trees were stirring. All was calm on this early morning except the praise offered by a single pine bough.
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” (Isaiah 55:12)
I felt as though I was spying on a holy moment intended for only the Creator. Suddenly I felt small and insignificant as a single bough on the pine tree, planted decades before my arrival, swayed to the rhythm of supernatural praise.
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I pondered the significance of this moment. Why would God allow me to witness this supernatural praise intended only for Him? The answer was simple. It was a visual reminder that God sees me.
He sees what no one else sees.
He sees our struggles.
He sees our time spent in prayer and in His Word.
He sees when we push through and smile despite the pain.
He sees the tears no one else sees.
He sees faith anchored to Christ despite our challenging circumstances.
Often the situations we face need a change in perspective. Each day I walk past this massive oak tree in my front yard. The empty branches remind me of the prolonged winter season. Personally I am in a prolonged waiting season. This beautiful image captured by my husband is a great visual reminder to change my perspective. I need to focus on the unchanging character of God rather than the uncertainty of my situation.
Are you in a prolonged season? How would recognizing God sees you in the midst of your circumstances change your perspective? How would you praise if you knew God alone was watching?
*Images courtesy of Author © 2017 April Dawn White, All rights reserved.
Beautifully said, April. Powerful analogy and loved this, “I need to focus on the unchanging character of God rather than the uncertainty of my situation.”