Believing God
Well, I watched the video with my Tuesday morning ladies and it was so amazing how it lined perfectly up with the sermon I heard Sunday. I guess God knows I can be stubborn and thick at times so He wanted the message to be clearly heard. After getting a “spiritual” whoopin.. again… I decided to ease the pain by using a coupon for lunch and so headed to the nearest McD’s.
Since I multi-task in my sleep, I couldn’t just go in and have lunch.. I brought my Bible study book and Bible with me (thought I would get a head start on the homework). I finished eating and continued to study. A couple came in and sat near me. They were quiet and I had the feeling that she was going to speak to me. Coincidentally, I read about how we are to open our eyes to the little ways God talks to us just as the gut feeling of “oh man, she’s going to talk to me.” Again, I’m thick headed… so I continue to look only to my workbook.
As I gathered my things, they were clearing up their spot. I stood and she said, “Oh, I thought you were studying.. but I see you are Beth Mooreing..” I smiled and nodded. She continued, “I’ve never seen that book before what is it?” Immediately, I thought, Okay God, do Your thing..I was a little “abrupt” with my thinking but settled down into a conversation… I have a lot to do today.. And with that attitude, you know God is about to “thump” me into listening.
As it turned out, she and her husband had traveled from Duke University where her daughter had graduated. They are on their way home. Through the course of the conversation, I found out that she had taken Breaking Free ten years ago. I promptly encouraged her to take it again since Beth had updated it. Then such a sadness came across her face.
“When I took it 10 years ago, I didn’t think it made a difference.” she so quietly stated.
“I read the book a while back and felt the same way. However, the study has moved me towards ministry even more than I was already.” I explained.
“Perhaps, I need to do it again.” she sparked up, “And the little gal who is house sitting for us right now has had a hard life and is struggling with so many things, perhaps I need to take her with me.”
“I believe God is tugging on your heart.” I explained, “Maybe, God is calling you to mentor this young lady and help pull her through the other side.”
She smiled and I smiled. “Thank you,” she remarked, “I needed to hear that.”
And with that we went our separate ways. UGH!! I can get so wrapped up in “stuff” that I don’t see God’s handiwork. I get so aggravated at myself sometimes. I am just thankful that I took the time to listen to God’s nudge…ahem.. THUMP!!
God Bless….
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