Danial 4:3 “How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation to generation.”
I didn’t ask for a sign, I was simply just talking with my God.
I hadn’t practiced listening prayer for a while (if you don’t know what this is read my blog: Entering Into His Presence) – so I decided that I would today. After I journaled and prayed I decided to ask God some questions that were heavily on my heart. I have been praying about these questions for some time now – and I’ve asked and listened for His response prior… I just felt like I needed to listen today.
As I was finishing up asking God questions and hearing His responses I wrote “Lord, just keep my gaze upon you”. I was satisfied with how our conversation had gone and was about to write “Amen” to close out this prayer time, but something in me felt like He had more to say. I picked up my different color pen, just to see, and then it happened.
Out of nowhere a beautiful orange butterfly fluttered around in a circle near me before landing on my finger.
I was taken by surprise. I don’t think I have seen any butterflies in Cambodia, or recently at all. I’ve also never been lucky enough for one to land on me! Butterflies have always been something I sneak up on while trying to take a picture of them before they ultimately fly away.
I stared at the butterfly completely awestruck for a solid thirty seconds. My lips turned up into a smile, and a sense of peace and joy flooded my Spirit.
“I see you Lord.”
Just as my gaze is stuck upon this butterfly, my gaze is stuck upon you. The butterfly slowly flapping its wings open and closed, over and over again. Thoughts of adoration and love towards my Creator flooding my mind.
After the shock wore off I fumbled trying to reach for my phone, I wanted to take a picture of this moment. A picture of this beautiful butterfly on my hand. My pen dropped, he flew away.
I wrote the experience in my journal, laughing at what had just occurred.
Why was a butterfly on the second story balcony? Where did he come from? I’m in the dead center of a huge city…
Logic wouldn’t answer these questions – I knew they wouldn’t though.
Thank you for that sign Father. I KNOW that you hear me, but it is comforting to SEE that you do.
Micah 7:7 “But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.”
I know that this isn’t a huge sign or miracle, but this moment meant a lot to me -so I wanted to share it all with you. I hope you are encouraged and know that Our God truly does listen. He hears us, and most importantly He cares.
He wants you to talk with Him and spend time with Him. The more I dive into a deeper and more intimate relationship with God, the more desire I feel towards Him. It’s my love story that never ends.
He alone satisfies my soul. He quenches my desires. He awakens my heart.
