Kissed by God

Have you ever stopped to notice how God romances us? God has an immeasurable passionate love for each of us. It seems though that we either don't value this concept enough or that we are too busy with the hustle and bustle of life to even notice. Recently I was encouraged to take a look at how God has romanced me in the past and to pay attention to how he is romancing me now (and in the future). I have decided to call God's acts of romance, kisses. These are some of the ways God brings me joy and romances me.

Kisses from God...

1. Two people together in one section of a turn style revolving door. This is so much fun. I love jumping into the same section as someone else. The other person is usually freaked out and I am usually laughing uncontrollably. We didn't have many revolving doors where I am from in Florida. I noticed them everywhere when I moved to Atlanta. At first I was a little scared of them, especially when the person in the section behind me would push too fast. But then, one day I just jumped into the same section that Jamie was in. The rest is history.

2. Breakfast for dinner. I can remember as a child thinking that breakfast for dinner was right up there with cookies and coke for breakfast! There is just something about eating cheesy scrambled eggs and a huge stack of pancakes for dinner that makes my heart smile.

3. Swinging. I love a good swing set session every once in a while. I am not talking about porch swings; although, I do like those too. I am referring to the swings on a park playground. When I swing I feel elated, peaceful, and free. My favorite time to swing is when I need some time with my self and with God.

4. Listening to children's music. My mom always had tapes for us in the car when I was little. My sisters and I loved to sing and so did my mom. She had a song for everything: trusting God, saying please and thank you, crossing the street, and of course she knew the words to anything that predated me! Anyway, there is something about children's music that soothes my soul. It reminds me to have childlike faith. And its fun! Psalty the Singing Song Book was one of my favorites as a kid. A few years ago, I bought one of the CDs. It stays in my car and takes a turn on the play list about once a month.

5. God's artwork. Full moons. Sunsets. Bubbling creeks. Cool breezes. Tidal zones. Gardens. Mountains. Rolling foothills. Giant sunflowers. Smooth river pebbles. Jagged boulders. Pristine sand dunes. Rolly Pollies. Fresh cut grass. Rainbows. Fields of wildflowers.