Morning Kisses

Years ago I wrote a post called Kisses From God . I encourage you to read it. Then return here. 

Kisses underneath a beautiful breathtaking star-filled sky are different than early morning kisses when hair is messy and dragon's breath escapes through dry lips. Early morning kisses are the I-really-do-love-all-of-you kisses. Over 15 years have passed, but not a birthday goes by that I don't remember being just barely conscience and being told Happy Birthday and feeling my Jim's lips on my face. It made me feel so cherished. So known inside and out. And still loved. Flaws and failures known. And still treated like a treasure. 

This week as I pitter-pattered down the hallway to make sure Snipp was waking up for work, I caught a glimpse of a beautiful sunrise. I stopped and stared. It was breathtaking. Pink and orange and just mesmerizing. And within my soul I felt like I had been kissed on the cheek by God. I just stood there for several moments not wanting to break the tenderness of the moment.  I felt so loved, deeply loved, cherished, treasured. It was unexpected and made me smile. After I checked on Snipp, and started breakfast, I slipped outside to take another look. All the colors had faded away. The sky looked like it was going to be completely cloudy and dreary all day. 

I stepped back inside and smiled. How personal is God to you? And when I say God, I am meaning the God of the Bible. The Almighty One who made heaven and earth. The One Who Is Love Who sent His Son to die for you. For me. This God is so personal. 

The next morning I hit snooze. Half awake and with anticipation I pitter pattered down the hallway again. I caught the very end of a much less dazzling sunrise, but it was still pretty. Still a reminder of how personal God is. I am human and will surely sleep past sunrise sometime soon. For now though, I am enjoying these early morning moments, just my Creator and me.

The words to the song I'm Amazed echo in my mind.

Words & music by Cary Schmidt & Steve Amerson 

©2001 Steve Amerson Music & Cary Schmidt (BMI) 

In God’s heart there’s space 

That I was made to fill 

I find amazing grace 

When I’m found within His will 

He’s reserved a sacred place 

Where we can spend the day 

He is waiting there for me 

Inviting me to stay 

And every day I’m amazed 

That God would spend the day with me 

I’m overwhelmed by His ways 

That He could feel such love for me 

To Him I’m worth saving 

And my heart is craving

To know Him in His righteousness 

And understand His ways 

Everyday, in every way 

I’m amazed 

In my heart there’s space 

That only God can fill 

He covers my disgrace 

With the blood that Jesus spilled 

And He invites me to a place 

Where we can spend the day

He is waiting there for me 

Inviting me to stay