Reaching Out

Reaching Out

            How do you touch God?  I think it would be so amazing to physically hold Jesus’ hand or give Him a hug.  How lucky are the people in the Bible that had the opportunity to touch the Maker of the universe? 

            This week was a tricky task!  Ahaha, a welcome chance for a challenge.  I want to thank my two amazing girlfriends that offered creative ideas for this week!  I want to try out both of their ideas (I think you will be impressed).  Lucky for me, this project stretches out until around Easter time, so I will be able to give both ideas a go. 

            My beautiful and incredible friend Sarah offered an idea that I was excited to give a try.  She mentioned that when she dances for God, she feels very physically close to Him (perhaps she can elaborate more for us! Wink wink nudge nudge).  I decided to give this a try. 

During worship time this week, I started to dance before God.  An unexpected twist of events occurred though…  I felt still.  My body slowed in His heavy presence and I just stood with my hands toward heaven.  Still.  Quiet.  His presence is so amazing.  Words really don’t do bring accurate description to the awe of being encompassed in His love and saturated in His grace.  In amongst the power of His presence, I felt unexpectedly exposed.  It was such a humbling experience.  Perhaps God is the one who touches us… maybe it is when we reach out to Him, He sees our heart effort and meets us for a moment of complete surrender and closeness.   

Month	January	January	February	February	February
Week Starting	21st	28th	4th	11th	18th
Love Language being used	Quality Time	Words of Affirmation	Gifts	Physical Touch	Acts of Service
How?	Spend half an hour this week alone in “praise and worship” time.	Write God a "love letter."	Give a monetary gift offering above my tithe.	Dance! Dance! Dance! Dance!	Make cookies.