Whenever I drive my vehicle, I use the side view mirrors – on which is found that little engraved phrase, “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.” I need to remember this in my spiritual walk with the Lord. He “IS” closer than He may appear in the mirrors of my perspective.

Have you ever tried to accomplish something without drawing attention to yourself?…Daughter. This is an invitation to relationship. This is a declaration of belonging. Jesus gives this woman the assurance that she is accepted, she is adopted, and she has Someone who will lovingly see to her needs

How many times had I missed seeing the beauty and wonder of who God is that had once captivated my attention? That thought shook me up. I confess that many times I have missed seeing Him as I used to.

As we travel together through a month that celebrates love, may God grant each one of us a renewed love for Jesus. May we also celebrate the opportunity we have as women to search the Scriptures and approach the throne of grace together through prayer. “For from His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.”