I found today’s Mass scripture readings very thought provoking. In the first reading from the book of Exodus, Moses led the Israelites to Mount Sanai to meet God. God’s arrival was marked with, “peals of thunder and lightning, and a heavy cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast.” Naturally all the people were frightened, but Moses led them out of the camp to see the sight. Then Moses alone spoke to God while the rest of the people couldn’t hear the conversation due to the loud noises. After this, Moses received the 10 Commandments. Interestingly, the people had already lost their fear of God and were trying to do things their own way. The second scripture reading was from the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus answers the disciples who were questioning him as to why he spoke in parables. He said that the people, “look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand.” I wondered if I was at the base of a flaming, shaking mountain, would I hear God’s voice, or would I be too afraid? When I am reminded of what Jesus taught, am I open to listening? When I have an opportunity to act in a way that God wants me to, do I take the action? Do I really listen to what God is telling me and do I see the world as God does? I was left with many questions to think about. I do feel that writing this blog does help me to see things from a spiritual perspective as I ponder how I found God in the day. These scriptures reminded me that God is present – though not always in flames and earthquakes. It is up to us to see Him, find Him, and listen to His promptings. I know that when I am able to do so, I find love and peace.

I Found God today reminded of how easy it is to miss Him.