Undistracted (Noticing His Presence & His Work)

The other day, I went for a 28 mile bike ride.

Usually I bring my iPhone and listen to music for two hours during the ride.

This time, I didn’t bring it with me.

And I noticed more stuff along the way…

I saw an owl (for the first time in my life).

I stopped and watched a huge bald eagle searching for his lunch in the Cedar River.

I noticed homes and shacks along the trail that I didn’t see before.

I was less distracted and more in tune with my surroundings—so I noticed more stuff.

This makes me wonder, how often do I miss God?

Would I notice His presence and His work more in my life if I wasn’t so distracted?

Speaking of Jesus, the Gospel of John says, “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.” (John 1.14 MSG)

Matthew says, “And they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” (Matthew 1.23 NLT)

And the book of Hebrews reminds us,

For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 1.3.5 NKJV)

God’s presence and His work is constant.

I want to be undistracted.

I want to notice.

And be aware.

Recognizing God, in the big and the small.

I want to see His work in my life and in the lives of those around me.