The Story of Brian
Hi, it's Me God: Seeking to be One With You.
To have any relationship that is close and like a dear friend, first we must know the person. We must know all about them, what they like, what they hate, what they love to do, and what really upsets them. A friend is not a friend until we come to know them by talking to them, and listening to them.
Where will we come to know God? Through the Word of God or the Bible, of course. Read all about Him, especially all about His Son and all that His Son, Jesus said. In the Words Jesus spoke, we learn what the Father thinks.
For Jesus said, in John 8, 28:
So Jesus said (to them), “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM, and that I do nothing on my own, but I say only what the Father taught me.29 The one who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to Him.”Jesus also said that, "If you knew Me, you would know my Father also.”
We must not think of God as a Being that is untouchable—unreachable or invisible. We must not think that He is so distant that He is like a long lost relative or a person who we do not ever think of, or care that they show up. You know, “out of sight—out of mind.”
So who do we say the “I AM” God the Father is and what image can we have of Him that has God alive in our life? Jesus became human so He has a human form and could be touched. What about the Lord God, the Father? He has no human form. But there is there a way that we can actually see him? Well, not the whole of Him, for that is impossible for the human eye. We cannot even see the whole of our self or the microscopic parts of our being. But, we exist, don't we? There we are, that face in the mirror.
Let me try to explain this if that is humanly possible. Because God is everywhere, He states, "I Am with you always!" I was led to think of what is always with us. First and most importantly—all the elements that keep us alive. Oxygen, most importantly. So to me, a physical sign of God’s presence is the air itself. I am not saying the Air is God, but a physical unseen element or part of God’s existence. Like pebbles on a beach or a drop of water is not the ocean or the shore—the ‘elements’ are just part of Who He is, like His DNA maybe? The Bible confirms this in that Jesus breathed on the Apostles and said ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’ God breathed life into the ‘clay’ made man. So air –the elements –all are a part of God’s Being.
In the beginning before there was anything else on that ‘first day’ there was wind blowing over the abyss. Genesis Chapter 1 v 2” and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the water.”
We have been taught that nothing existed before God created it. What I am reading is that air and water existed---the necessary elements of all life! Could water and air then be an essential part of the being of God? Obviously - can we exist without water and air in our bodies?
Throughout the entire Bible, God has been represented by these visual aids—Water, Fire, Wind, and Breath. They are not God in themselves, but a part of the entire Being of God. The elements that are found in air, fire, water, wind, and breath are to be found everywhere. Thus, we can believe—“I Am with you always”—with each breath we take.
Calm yourself, God is with you, in you and through you—and will keep all His promises. God is. If you want to see Him, just look at all He created around you. And, if you want to hug Him, go hug a tree, a pet, a friend, someone you love or even yourself.
Give God a hug!!
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About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
