Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. It’s raining again today, and God is busy raising the water table in Virginia just like I’ve asked Him to. First, the snow came, and it lingered for two weeks. Then the temperatures began to rise, the sun began to shine, and a foot of snow slowly melted into the ground. THEN the rain came, and it has fallen on ground that is already saturated with moisture. What is the end result? Well, we’ll definitely have a beautiful spring season because the ground is being nourished, BUT for now, we have one big messy mud pit around the farm. Almost everywhere you step is muddy and mucky, and it would be SO EASY to complain about the mess…IF NOT for a Heart overflowing with Gratitude for the Creator of the rain and for answered prayers that He would nourish the earth. For me, it’s hard to imagine that anyone could question the existence of my God or that anyone could ever convince themselves that the works of nature happened all on their own. I marvel at the Work of His Hands in the morning sky, whether it’s raining, snowing, windy, freezing, hot, or cold, AND in every single little thing that passes through my Life. Isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be throughout the Journey of Faith?

I guess some people give credit to “nature” and to “science” because they can’t fathom that the earth was formed by God alone….but they don’t Know my God. They don’t believe that He placed all of the stars in the sky and that He knows them each by name…but they don’t Know my God. They can’t believe that He separated the water from the land and that He gives boundaries to the waves, or that He once flooded the entire earth to destroy what He himself had created, to wipe away the sin, and to begin a New thing…but they don’t Know my God. They can’t imagine that He opens the Heavens to bring forth the rain and the snow and that He withholds them all for His purpose too…but they don’t Know my God. They can’t believe that the earth rattles and shakes, and that volcanoes erupt, with just one word from the Living God… but they don’t know my God. It’s hard for me to believe what others DON’T believe, but I know that it always comes down to Faith and Trust in the God of it all. If you never put your trust in Him and you never Acknowledge His majesty, you can’t see what I see, and you’ll miss the Glory in life for sure. It really is that simple.

It’s easy to give praise to God when you see Him from where I’m sitting. It’s easy to look out upon this imperfect old farm and to see the beauty in every single thing when you see with eyes like mine. I stand in awe of the Majesty of the Living God every single day, and it “shows” in my Life. I am Blessed beyond measure to be able to live here on this beautiful farm, but it’s not real estate I share with the world. It’s a picture of God from the Front Row Seat of my Faith that captures the photos and the hearts from this front porch in Virginia. The View from where I sit has always been good – even (or especially) through the darkest times of my Life. But it’s not the rolling hills or the mountains – it’s not the massive trees or wild flowers that make me “feel better” – it’s the Hand of a Mighty and Majestic God that I look for each and every day. So it’s easy for me to give credit where Credit is due because, as the Bible says, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”. It really is that simple.

I’m marveling at the Majesty of the Living God on this rainy, muddy morning, and I’m giving Thanks for the Heart that I have for Him. After all, even Faith is a Gift! Although I chose to follow Him, I know that even the Call to my Faith and my Surrendered Heart was ordained by God Almighty. There is no limit to the things that God gets credit for when you Believe that He is the God of it All. It really is that simple.

If you like the View from where I’m sitting, then we might need to have a little chat. The View from my Heart would look the same no matter where I live, and yours can be too if you just give credit where Credit is due and put your Faith in the God of all Creation. If you’re inclined to whine about how good my view is compared to your view, or how “easy” my life is compared to yours…reach out to me. I’ll set you straight on what I’m REALLY looking at outside on the front porch of this farm in Virginia, and when I’m done with you, you’ll not only be giving credit where Credit is due, but you’ll be painting Pictures of your own that others will marvel at too.

It really is that simple.