I Saw God Today

Be strong.  Take courage.  Don't be intimidated.

Don't give them a second thought because God,

your God, is striding ahead of you.  He's right there

with you.  He won't let you down; He won't leave you.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Sometimes a song says it best… 

Just walked down the street to the coffee shop -

had to take a break -

I've been by her side for 18 hours straight.

Saw a flower growing in the middle of a sidewalk -

pushing up through the concrete

like it was planted right there for me to see.

The flashing lights, the honking horns

all seemed to fade away.

In the shadow of that hospital at 5:08,

I saw God today.

I've been to church, I've read the Book,

I know He's here, but I don't look near as often

 as I should .. yeah I know I should.

His fingerprints are everywhere

if I just slowed down to stop and stare.

Open my eyes and man, I swear

I saw God today. 

Saw a couple walking by - they were holding hands

Man, she had that glow -

Yeah, I couldn't help but notice she was starting to show.

Stood there for a minute taking in the sky -

Lost in that sunset

A splash of amber melted into shades of red. 

I've been to church, I've read the Book

I know He's here, but I don't look near as often

as I should...yeah, I know I should.

His fingerprints are everywhere

if I just slowed down to stop and stare.

Open my eyes and man, I swear

I saw God today

Got my face pressed up against the nursery glass

She's sleeping like a rock

My name on her wrist wearing tiny pink socks.

She’s got my nose, she’s got her mama's eyes -

my brand new baby girl - she's a miracle.

I saw God today.

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Open my eyes that I may see

Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me,

Place in my hands the wonderful key

That shall unclasp and set me free.

Silently now I wait for Thee,

Ready, my God, Thy will to see.

Open my eyes, illumine me,

Spirit divine.

The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 454