Matthew 11:25-28

I would like to extend a challenge out to everyone. This next week, every thought you have, direct it to God. You do not even have to begin with "Heavenly Father," or "Dear God". Just think of Him as you talk in your head think. Ask for his help in what ever you happen to be trying to do. By doing this you will begin to hear, see, and feel the Lord in your presence. And the more you do this, the more you will feel Him and His interaction in your life.

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." (Mat 7:7-8)


When I was a fairly new lay preacher, I got a call from a church member who said her daughter gave birth to triplets and that it was not a real good situation, they were born premature and they were hooked up to all kinds of machines. She said that they were at the Children's Hospital in Kansas City, I did not even think, I just jumped in my car and took off. The drive was a 3 hour ride and half way there I realized I had not gotten the address or even any directions! I did not even know if the hospital was in Kansas City, Kansas or Missouri. I asked God to guide me to the hospital, I am not sure why I did not want to stop and find the address, but I asked Him to show me the way. (it could be that He said 'ask me')
When I got to Kansas City I followed the directions I felt. Take this exit, turn right, turn left, go straight. However, at one point I began to doubt and thought, maybe I ought to stop and get directions, maybe it was me all along tell me to turn and exit and go straight. So I stopped at the next gas station and and went in. When I asked where the Children's Hospital was the attendant pointed in the direction I had been driving and said "Two blocks down, you can't miss it." "Oh, you of little faith." (Mat. 6:30)

Quite often when I question whether it is God telling me something or if I am just fooling myself, I will hear "Trust me". And there is not a single time that I heard those words (they come as thoughts) that when it came out wonderful.

There are also times when something good happens and I thank Him and I hear: "Don't thank me, yet." In those instances something happens that is not real good. It does always turn out right, but I think by Him saying "don't thank me, yet" He is telling me that there is something that is going to happen, but that He will take over if I let Him and then I can thank Him.

Today I wanted to write something because I have been so busy and haven't had the time to log on. I asked Him to let me know what to write and now you have an ear full. Talk to Him, tell Him you burnt the dinner and you are upset. Tell him, your arthritis hurts, you're feeling better, or about the 'A' you got on a test you were sweating about. He wants your companionship, He'll never let you down, and He's the best friend you will ever have.


Blessings