The Father's Heart and Mind

Its often said to me that when you remember something, that what you are experiencing is a gift from the Holy Father. Some call it the "Gift of Remembrance". I have found this to be true. And when I thank the Father for reminding me of something, I find myself becoming closer to Him. Its like recognizing the gift and thanking Him for it, becomes a tool of sorts for getting closer to Him. But I say that remembrance is not the only gift we get on a regular basis. I say that when you look upon your friends and cherish their good qualities, or when you look upon your children in adoration and love, or - even better - when you look past the negative qualities of another person to see the true goodness that God has placed in them .. that when you do these things and remember the Lord and His work that you start to develop a mind and heart like his. I say that it is this type of thinking and thanking (Him) that brings you closer to Him in your daily life and particularly in your prayer time. I say ask for help from Jesus to train your mind to be constantly aware of the presence of the Father's heart and mind and you will soon become very close to Him. And He will delight in your thanksgiving because its the love, patience and mercy that He has for those around you that He shares with you - all so that you will remember Him and draw closer to Him. He is constantly beckoning you, and when you hear His call in your heart and look up, you'll see Him!