More Than We Imagine

Life opens up in an entirely new way once you not only believe about the vastness of Jesus’ love in your head, but actually receive it in your heart. See, Jesus knows you intimately. He knows what moves you and what makes you truly feel special. Through the years I have joyfully discovered the many ways He will reach into my day just to show me He’s thinking of me. Some people call these wonderful little reminders “God Winks” or “God Kisses.” What I have discovered is that the more you notice them, (and thank Him for them) the more you’ll see!


Throughout the years Jesus has surprised me with “God Kisses” that were funny, ones that were instructive, some that supported me in times of loss, and ones that were romantic. There is no mistaking that I am His Girl. My most recent experience was two days ago at the local Chick Fil-A. I was in the drive-through nearing the dinner hour and the lines were very long. Chick Fil-A is one of my son’s favorite go-to fast food meals, but as I am allergic to peanut oil, I am less familiar with the menu. Anyway, two helpful attendants were assisting customers in the two parallel lines that would eventually weave together into one around the corner of the building at the drive-through window. I was picking up dinner to take home and had my son’s order written on a post-it note--down to the specific add-ons for the sandwich and what kind of soda he wanted--but for myself I just knew to order the grilled chicken sandwich. I didn’t order a meal, I had water and soda at home. It wasn’t until after I placed my order and snaked my way down along the side of the building that I first saw the actual posted menu sign. Instantly I was disappointed. I didn’t know they had chocolate shakes! The more I thought about it, the more I wish I had ordered one. It had been a long day and I could really use a treat. I knew there was no ice cream in the house. I resigned myself to the fact that it was indeed too late to change my order; the restaurant was already so busy and the last thing I wanted to do was to frustrate a tired customer in one of the cars behind me. So I just smiled, putting the milkshake out of my mind as I paid the young man swiping credit cards. “It’s my pleasure to serve you.” As I approached the pick-up window I was distracted by a driver in a small truck, backing up from a parking space directly towards my car, and I sent up a quick arrow prayer “Help me, Lord!” that he wouldn’t hit me as I waited in what was already a traffic snarl. Fortunately, with inches to spare he was able to turn and go while I waited my turn to move forward and pick up my order. Imagine my utter surprise when the restaurant worker approached my window with the bag, my son’s soda and a chocolate milkshake! “Would you like a free chocolate milkshake? We made an extra.” Would I?! Once again God decided to show me how He cares about the little things in my day. Joyfully I thanked Him all the way home.

Are you intimately aware of how much Jesus loves you? Yes, YOU alone. Are you experiencing a relationship with Him that makes your life full and rich and ALIVE right now, not just something you expect will happen when you get to heaven some day? If God hasn’t turned everything upside down for you, giving you more Joy and Peace and Love and Freedom than you ever imagined possible, it’s time to lean in and ask Him to show Himself, believing that He will!!