Godsight: something that you witness that really catches you by surprise: you notice it; you are amazed by it; you are in awe. Often, we see Godsights in nature. A Godsight could be a sunset - but it isn't every sunset. It could be a radiant flower thriving in an otherwise barren bit of land.
It could be the moment when you bear witness to an incredible act of kindness. It could be the moment when you lock eyes with your newborn baby for the first time.
It could be a cloud formation that is breathtaking, or an unexpected view around the bend in the road.
It could even be a sound, or a taste, or even a smell, or perhaps a complete and utter feeling of peace and calm after feeling quite the opposite. It could be a rock on a trail, in the perfect shape of a heart.
Godsights are sightings of God: they are what happens to you that makes you stop in your tracks, appreciate the beauty before you, and prompt you to offer a prayer of gratitude and thanksgiving to God for the very concrete, very clear reminder of God's presence in your life.
In order to catch sight of them, we must be mindful and be open to the opportunities in our everyday lives. Sightings abound once we really start to pay attention.
Dear Reader, what Godsights have you seen this week?
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