I SAW GOD!

Even with the most introverted of us the period of lockdown is beginning to wear off.  But last Sunday I was able to go to the Botanic Gardens as it falls in the 5km radius allowance.

Firstly, Sunday was so beautiful.   A typical Melbourne Spring day.  The blue sky above the wonderful trees and plants was an image of the beautiful God we love.

It was just wonderful to see so many people enjoying the sun whilst they ate, drank, laughed and slept.

Two people caught my eyes.

The first was a small boy in a wheel chair, who I think had some form of cystic fibrosis (but I am not a doctor) and the second was a woman who was either the boy’s mother or carer.

The LOVE they showed towards each other moved me to tears.

The care that this woman gave to the boy as she helped him out of his chair.  The massaging of the feet she gave him.  The hugs they gave each other.  The laughter and excitement on each person was so beautiful.  At one point the boy walked in his particular way to another couple who were hugging each other.    They stopped and acknowledged the boy with waves and voice greetings.  It brought smiles to many people.

I am a great believer that there are blessings in disasters.

I experienced a blessing on Sunday.  If one thing I have learned from this time it is the realisation I can rejoice in the smallest of things.  Being able to focus on the plants which have begun to show their new leaves and the smiles and laughter of people are two things which brings energy to my heart, which at times has struggled with lockdown.

God is still so ever present.  Yes, at times we have to work harder to find God.  But God is still present.

On Sunday I saw God!

Edward Dooley (Mission and Faith Leader)