The God Who Sees

"You are the God who sees me." Genesis 16:13

Hagar got a bum rap. Servant girl turned concubine, outcast, mother of a trouble maker, etc. etc. Yet, she proclaims faith smack dab in the middle of her trouble with not a lot of promise in sight for anything different.

I wonder if I could do that, or better yet, if I do that?

By some definition, I would often say it's a "good day" when everything is orderly, doesn't rain, no surprises. But really who say what a good day is and what isn't?

Yes, there is a season for everything - even order - but maybe in the 'me-made' order I miss the joy and adventure that sponenaity provides ... or wishing for sunny skies I miss the opportunity to thank God for a bathroom roof that doesn't leak, or flowers that need the rain to bloom, or the wonderful way a rainy day can make you feel safe and protected while you are inside snuggled with your kids, a book, a cup of tea and a warm wrap. No surprises? All I can say is how boring is that! A twist in your day that turns into God-opportunities? Bring 'em on!

I'm sure that Hagar got more than one thing right in her lifetime - but in this story, as the Spirit moved her heart she embraced this God who is there in the troubled times, in the everyday, and in the good times.

Hey, think I'll take a lesson from that ... its gray outside again) but ... today I'll proclaim with Hagar of old "You are the God who see's me!" It's always a good day when You are in it! I think I'll surrender and see what God has in store - in this day!