Question about looking to the sky

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Blain

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Today I was on one of my walks talking to God and AS per usual I looked up to the sky, regardless if it's day or night I find myself instinctively always looking up at the sky especially when I am talking with God. It is true that I am fascinated by clouds and stars but I find it odd that I just instinctively look up.

I talked to God about this today, I notice that regardless if I am in a good place in life or a bad place I look to the sky, I also notice that often times when my heart searching for more of him I find myself looking to the sky and also regardless if I am depressed and seeing myself as as nothing more than the dirt that the worms of the earth eat or if I see myself as a child of God that is dearly loved again I find myself always looking to the sky.

I was asking God why this might be as it seems to be more than just a fascination with clouds and the stars of the night, in fact oddly enough every time I look to the sky I almost seem to expect to see something or more specifically see him in some way or form. I know my heart well enough to know that even in my sin and my storms my heart is constantly searching for him it's constantly crying out for more of him and I asked God if perhaps the way I instinctively look to the sky without even meaning to is maybe my bodies reaction to my heart.

So I was wondering if anyone here might be able to help me understand this, is this really perhaps my bodies reaction to what my heart is already doing? Is me looking to the sky no matter how bad or good things are God's way of constantly reminding me to look to him? is this perhaps more than meets the eye or is it just a habit?
 
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Maybe its just a nice habbit you have got into. :)

But I always think of that sky bright blue colour as being representative of the
Holy Spirit. I've had many dreams with this sky blue symbolism in them.

Im sure also there are clever people on here who can explain why the sky looks blue,
but I like to think it was part of God plan as a reminder to Him of how unique and
special His creation is. That somehow that sky blue colour is no coincidence
when we also think of the Chrystal sea before the throne of God.

Blue was also one of the main colours of the tabernable in the bible.


Revelation 4:1-6 NKJV
[1] After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven.
And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying,
"Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this."

[2] Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One
sat on the throne.

[3] And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance;
and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald.

[4] Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw
twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of
gold on their heads.

[5] And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven
lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

[6] Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the
throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back.
 
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And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on,
and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them.
They also said,
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“Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky?
This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven,
will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.”
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(Acts 1:9-11)​
 
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Blain said:
Today I was on one of my walks talking to God and AS per usual I looked up to the sky, regardless if it's day or night I find myself instinctively always looking up at the sky especially when I am talking with God. It is true that I am fascinated by clouds and stars but I find it odd that I just instinctively look up.

I talked to God about this today, I notice that regardless if I am in a good place in life or a bad place I look to the sky, I also notice that often times when my heart searching for more of him I find myself looking to the sky and also regardless if I am depressed and seeing myself as as nothing more than the dirt that the worms of the earth eat or if I see myself as a child of God that is dearly loved again I find myself always looking to the sky.

I was asking God why this might be as it seems to be more than just a fascination with clouds and the stars of the night, in fact oddly enough every time I look to the sky I almost seem to expect to see something or more specifically see him in some way or form. I know my heart well enough to know that even in my sin and my storms my heart is constantly searching for him it's constantly crying out for more of him and I asked God if perhaps the way I instinctively look to the sky without even meaning to is maybe my bodies reaction to my heart.

So I was wondering if anyone here might be able to help me understand this, is this really perhaps my bodies reaction to what my heart is already doing? Is me looking to the sky no matter how bad or good things are God's way of constantly reminding me to look to him? is this perhaps more than meets the eye or is it just a habit?
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John 17:1 "These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee"

John 11:41 "Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. "


I used to pray on my knees and still do sometimes with my face covered, sometimes when im doing that i hear inside stand up, lift your hands...im not sure i know what it means either, this is the first time ive heard anyone say this. God bless
 
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Blain said:
Today I was on one of my walks talking to God and AS per usual I looked up to the sky, regardless if it's day or night I find myself instinctively always looking up at the sky especially when I am talking with God. It is true that I am fascinated by clouds and stars but I find it odd that I just instinctively look up.

I talked to God about this today, I notice that regardless if I am in a good place in life or a bad place I look to the sky, I also notice that often times when my heart searching for more of him I find myself looking to the sky and also regardless if I am depressed and seeing myself as as nothing more than the dirt that the worms of the earth eat or if I see myself as a child of God that is dearly loved again I find myself always looking to the sky.

I was asking God why this might be as it seems to be more than just a fascination with clouds and the stars of the night, in fact oddly enough every time I look to the sky I almost seem to expect to see something or more specifically see him in some way or form. I know my heart well enough to know that even in my sin and my storms my heart is constantly searching for him it's constantly crying out for more of him and I asked God if perhaps the way I instinctively look to the sky without even meaning to is maybe my bodies reaction to my heart.

So I was wondering if anyone here might be able to help me understand this, is this really perhaps my bodies reaction to what my heart is already doing? Is me looking to the sky no matter how bad or good things are God's way of constantly reminding me to look to him? is this perhaps more than meets the eye or is it just a habit?
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Hi Blain,

I like the thought of looking up to heaven for answers. :) Searching for Him from above. Or for comfort, or maybe for pondering, meditation and etc. Maybe you're looking up for this reason, "You're redemption draweth nigh", as the KJV says. :)

As I watch others some cup their hands and drop their head while their elbows dig into their knees, others walk furiously throughout the house, some go and flop on the bed and some stare into space when they're contemplating something.

But I like the thought of what you said. I'm usually in the house so I'm not looking towards the heavens, but when I'm out their studying the bible and the hummingbird zooms past my ear or hovers before my eyes, I take my attention off the study and look up to appreciate God's creation. How can I not!!! :)

I love allowing my eyes to roll over the trees, embracing their beauty and majesty and then gazing up at the clouds or the lovely blue sky.

If I happen to be my back yard in the evening, the night sky will draw my eyes towards the moon and stars. It's so beautiful, God's creation is too wonderful for words - and that reminds me just how beautiful our creator God is. And my thoughts go immediately to Him. So then I might pray or just shout out a praise and thanksgiving to our Creator God.
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Look up to the sky, for your redemption draws near.
 
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Blain said:
Today I was on one of my walks talking to God and AS per usual I looked up to the sky, regardless if it's day or night I find myself instinctively always looking up at the sky especially when I am talking with God. It is true that I am fascinated by clouds and stars but I find it odd that I just instinctively look up.

I talked to God about this today, I notice that regardless if I am in a good place in life or a bad place I look to the sky, I also notice that often times when my heart searching for more of him I find myself looking to the sky and also regardless if I am depressed and seeing myself as as nothing more than the dirt that the worms of the earth eat or if I see myself as a child of God that is dearly loved again I find myself always looking to the sky.

I was asking God why this might be as it seems to be more than just a fascination with clouds and the stars of the night, in fact oddly enough every time I look to the sky I almost seem to expect to see something or more specifically see him in some way or form. I know my heart well enough to know that even in my sin and my storms my heart is constantly searching for him it's constantly crying out for more of him and I asked God if perhaps the way I instinctively look to the sky without even meaning to is maybe my bodies reaction to my heart.

So I was wondering if anyone here might be able to help me understand this, is this really perhaps my bodies reaction to what my heart is already doing? Is me looking to the sky no matter how bad or good things are God's way of constantly reminding me to look to him? is this perhaps more than meets the eye or is it just a habit?
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I do the same thing I am always looking into the sky one for it is beautiful and two I look for signs that Jesus is there and watching over us and signs that he is coming someday. The Lord tells us to look in the sky for signs of his coming back so i think your doing what you feel is instinctive looking for signs of God in the sky..
 
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It's your cognate mind your fleshly self interacting with your soul which wasn't made from dirt.

Interesting question about the night sky, did you know when you look at the night sky you are mainly seeing only a quadrant of our own galaxy our neighboring stars etc within our own Galaxy. You can't see the whole universe not even close though we can see with the naked eye a few other galaxies around that are alittle close about nine shining objects in the night sky are other galaxies but that is quite a small amount considering there's around 400 billion out there in the universe more advance telescope like the Hubble and a new one called Tess telescope is even more powerful than the Hubble.
 
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I find myself doing the same thing when i go for walks and i am talking to God.. Looking up into the sky.. I often talk to God late at night lying in bed again looking up.. We are actually told in the Bible to keep our heads up

(Luke 21:28) "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh."

There will be signs in the sky as we get closer to the day of His return.. :)
 
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Blain said:
Today I was on one of my walks talking to God and AS per usual I looked up to the sky, regardless if it's day or night I find myself instinctively always looking up at the sky especially when I am talking with God. It is true that I am fascinated by clouds and stars but I find it odd that I just instinctively look up.

I talked to God about this today, I notice that regardless if I am in a good place in life or a bad place I look to the sky, I also notice that often times when my heart searching for more of him I find myself looking to the sky and also regardless if I am depressed and seeing myself as as nothing more than the dirt that the worms of the earth eat or if I see myself as a child of God that is dearly loved again I find myself always looking to the sky.

I was asking God why this might be as it seems to be more than just a fascination with clouds and the stars of the night, in fact oddly enough every time I look to the sky I almost seem to expect to see something or more specifically see him in some way or form. I know my heart well enough to know that even in my sin and my storms my heart is constantly searching for him it's constantly crying out for more of him and I asked God if perhaps the way I instinctively look to the sky without even meaning to is maybe my bodies reaction to my heart.

So I was wondering if anyone here might be able to help me understand this, is this really perhaps my bodies reaction to what my heart is already doing? Is me looking to the sky no matter how bad or good things are God's way of constantly reminding me to look to him? is this perhaps more than meets the eye or is it just a habit?
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Of course you're going to look up into the sky; you're in tune with the Resurrection. :)
 
Blain

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Wow thanks for all the great responses guys :) I never considered the verse to look up for your redemption draws nigh, I mean after all when I do look up I am always looking for him.
i see him in the clouds I see him in the stars I see him in the sunset see him in the dawn as well and the deep desire know him more and to dive deeper into his love is most likely why I seem to look to the sky so often. I didn't even consider all the scriptures that speak of doing this and who knows maybe I also instinctively look to the sky because my spirit somehow knows he is coming soon.

After all I often times say to him that I am always watching I am always waiting always seeking and always listening, though tbh this is more towards him in general not his coming but it would make sense if that also is what it means you guys are amazing thanks :D
 
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Is there a verse that talks about someone looking up and seeing Jesus lifted up after some evil king had died? I think it was still in the old testament I don't remember exactly. And I know it's not the sky per se but I remember there was a verse that said I look unto the hills where does my help come from, my help comes from the Lord.
 
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Me too Blain :) I also tend to look down a lot too LOL.
 
Blain

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ArtsieSteph said:
Is there a verse that talks about someone looking up and seeing Jesus lifted up after some evil king had died? I think it was still in the old testament I don't remember exactly. And I know it's not the sky per se but I remember there was a verse that said I look unto the hills where does my help come from, my help comes from the Lord.
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Psalm 121:1 A Song of Ascents. I will lift up my eyes to the hills; From where shall my help come?
 
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