Have you ever heard of a “Godwink”? My daughter recently used that phrase to describe an experience where she felt God’s tender care for her. It’s a little reminder, as if God is saying, “I love you, My child.”
As a student of Christian Science, I’ve learned that those moments are real. They are deep and meaningful times when we feel God’s loving presence near and dear to us, and hear His angel messages. Mary Baker Eddy, the woman who discovered Christian Science, defines angels in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures as: “God’s thoughts passing to man; spiritual intuitions, pure and perfect; the inspiration of goodness, purity, and immortality, counteracting all evil, sensuality, and mortality” (p. 581). I’ve learned that God is speaking to each of us in a way we can understand. It is so important to recognize that God does speak to us. We are His dearly beloved children, and His care can be felt, though we have to be listening and be willing to receive His messages, and obey them.
God is speaking to each of us in a way we can understand.
Recently, I was in the middle of a very large project at work. I was working long hours and trying to coordinate with numerous people in preparation for a company-wide presentation. I was feeling tired and anxious about the project, but it was a Wednesday night and our local Church of Christ, Scientist, was holding its testimony meeting. I decided to attend, and entered the church as the congregation was singing the first hymn. When I looked down, I happened to notice that the last name of the author of the hymn was the same as mine! Seeing this felt like a hug—a Godwink directed at me. It broke through the stress I had been feeling and helped me listen to God’s angels. In that moment, I felt so acknowledged, appreciated, and loved by God. All the tiredness and concern over work just melted. This Godwink helped me know I was doing the work that God had called me to do, and because I was, my work would go well.
God knows us, sees us, and loves us.
As it turned out, everything did go well. Not only my work, but every part of the conference was harmonious and inspiring. I was so grateful for that Godwink that reminded me to turn my thought to God and find assurance that God knows us, sees us, and loves us. That’s when we can hear God’s guidance in our lives. I love how simple that is!
