I’m changing my perspective this month. I deem April as the month of Observation, Acknowledgement, and Presence.

Over the past two weeks, I’ve noticed how much more smoothly things moved when I paused, ever so briefly, let go of my plan, expectation (or frustration), and acknowledged God was near. When I let Him take the lead, wisdom followed, answers came, and the exact thing we needed was revealed. 

Science reveals that God created our brains with the ability to change. With the discovery of Neuroplasticity in 1948, scientists learned that our brains can form and reorganize pathways in response to learning or experiencing life. As our experiences and understanding change, our thoughts change.

Sitting down to quiet time this morning, like most mornings, I didn’t have a particular thought to meditate on. But, as I lit my candle, I saw a tiny ember float up from the flame and quickly fade.

That became my inspiration today. God, you are so gracious to reveal your presence in beautifully subtle ways. I see you, Lord!