Seeing the Lord

"I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance"
—Job 42:–6

There's a huge difference between hearing about God and actually encountering God. Before his suffering, Job based his life on what he knew about God. And that was accurate knowledge, as the next verses show (God says Job was right in what he said about God). However, Job's understanding was deepened by a personal encounter with God. When that happened, all Job could do was repent and acknowledge his own limitations.
—Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions

God is good, all the time. And, all the time, God is good. I have been freshly reminded of God's protection, peace, and provision this week in several different ways. As the adventure of being a small business owner continues, the Lord has met us each step of the way. He has answered each of our questions. Again, affirming our decision. And, he's provided for us in ways and at the exact moment that leaves us actually encountering him. No if's-and-or-but's about it. It's him.

And, tonight I made Fettuccine Alfredo. Or, as Eli calls it "Fettuccine Play Dough." Adorable.