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Where is Waldo? · The Call to Women in Faith Podcast

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  Most of us know of the children's book, "Where's Waldo?
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  There is a picture and setup at the beginning of book which makes it easy to spot Waldo in the pictures that follow.
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  You know what you are looking for when you try to spot Waldo.
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  Earlier this week, I saw Jeff walking back from the woods along the tree-line.
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  He was dressed in his stealthy camouflage gear and yet, I was able to spot him.
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  He was coming back from a hunt and was getting ready to bring his kill back from the woods.
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  Apparently, his camouflage is good enough for the animal, should it not have worked on me too?
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  To point out the obvious, I am a woman and we have this innate God-given ability to find anything.
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  However, in this case I was able to spot Jeff because of 3 reasons.
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  1.
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  It was around the time, he returns from his hunting trips.
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  2.
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  Familiarity with his height, way he walks and how he carries himself.
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  3.
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  I was watching for subtle changes in the tree-line.
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  I knew what to look for.
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  If you are seeking God,you want to look for grace,
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  mercy,perfection,love,purity,generosity,kindness,righteousness and all the goodness in the world that exists only due to Him.
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  So, what are you looking for Christian?
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  Jesus said that you will find what you seek.
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  Quote “Ask, and it will be given to you;
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  seek, and you will find;
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  knock, and it will be opened to you.
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  For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
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  End Quote.
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  Matthew Chapter 7, verse 7 and 8.
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  Scripture tells you who He is and how to find Him.
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  Spend time in scripture and Jesus will come to life.
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  His characteristics, behaviors, likes and dislikes will become apparent.
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  Pray incessantly and He will stand out in your daily walk.
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  Your eyes will be opened to the goodness He bestowed upon you.
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  You will be able to experience the fruit of the Spirit through gratitude and rejoicing in everything.
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  Quote.
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  Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;
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  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
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  End Quote.
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  1 Thessalonians Chapter 5, verses 16 to 18.
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  Know that He is waiting patiently to grow nearer to You.
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  He is omnipresent, you do not need to look too far.
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  Quote.
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  If I ascend into heaven, You are there;
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  If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.
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  End Quote.
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  Psalm chapter 139, verse 8.
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  Not hard to find Him.
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  Know Him, praise Him and feel loved.
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  Dear God, I love You.
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  Thank You for making Yourself apparent to me.
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  I cherish the journey that brings me closer to You.
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  Please keep my eyes and ears open to You and Your commands.
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  In Jesus name I pray.
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  Amen.