Confetti and Creation

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." (Rom. 1: 20)

I bought a package of confetti for Sam's graduation party and Papa tossed the colored pieces on the tables. Most of the non-biodegradable adornments made it to the trash but a few pieces still sparkle on my porch. I like them there. They're a tangible reminder of the fun we had.

A few months ago, a friend of Sam's asked if she could spend some time with me this summer. Since I can't walk very far I asked if she wanted to do a Bible study. In response, she asked if we could read Crazy Love by Francis Chan (2008) . She started it with a friend last summer and never finished it - a perfect fit to me.

So while a lot of the people I know have already read the book, I just started it two weeks ago. And I had a sweet time last Monday, sitting where I am now, reading passages from the book, watching videos from the web site, and basking in the bigness of God with a searching soul very much like mine.

Some favorite quotes:

"There is an epidemic of spiritual amnesia going around, and none of us is immune. No matter how many fascinating details we learn about God's creation, no matter how many pictures we see of his galaxies, and no matter how many sunsets we watch, we still forget." (pg. 29)

"In our world, where hundreds of things distract us from God, we have to intentionally and consistently remind ourselves of Him." (pg. 29)

"We are programmed to focus on what we don't have, bombarded multiple times throughout the day with what we need to buy that will make us feel happier or sexier or more at peace. This  dissatisfaction transfers over to our thinking about God. We forget that we already have everything we need in Him." (pg. 29)

Reminders abound. Flowers bloom. Birds sing. The sun rises and falls. Why do we go to  nature for peace? Because the King of Creation inhabits it all.

Remnants from Sam's party remind me of the sweet time we shared. How much more so are creation's reminders meant to turn our thoughts to the one who "brings out the starry hosts one by one, and calls them each by name..." (Is. 40: 26)

Crazy Love. It's all here to remind us of His Crazy Love.

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