on the edge looking over

all i see is a four leaf clover
maybe a sign of things to come

Lately I have been struggling to hear the voice of God. You would think He's a big guy, He would make Himself heard more often. I was not going to put this story on the internet. I'm not sure what was holding me back. It didn't seem like a good idea. But, I have struggled with this idea for a long time (God hearing me and the other way around) that I have to imagine other people go through the same. So take this story as an encouragement. God is still speaking to us.

I woke up Sunday morning about 30 minutes before my alarm. It was quiet, so I decided to spend some time with God. I got past the usual, thanks for waking me up and daily bread stuff pretty early on and quickly dove into the heart stuff. I am wrestling with some issues and trying to let God have my whole heart again. That requires me to give up a lot of stuff and take a lot of steps into the unknown.

I began to pour my heart out to God but felt like it was splashing off the ceiling back onto me. my heart started to cry out accusations: " Why can't I hear you? Can you hear me? Does this even matter? Why aren't you answering me? "

"ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?"

My alarm went off. I picked up my cell phone and went to turn it off. At the botton of my screen, said the word "Yes." This is not the first time my phone has said this. It is a routine option for when my alarm goes off. But at this moment, the Living God was using this to speak to me. He was telling me, "Yes. I do love you. I am listening. I do hear you. This does matter. You matter."

You might think this is weird, but don't take me for one of those people that take everything as a sign. I know sometimes things just happen. But i know in my heart of hearts that God spoke to me yesterday. In fact, he basically texted me. He knew where I was at and knew I needed to hear straight from Him.

Today was full on sunshine, good friends, and baseball. Does it get better than that? Really don't think so. Life is good. Even though the Yankees lost, I will press on.

Nice Things to do for you Temporarily Handicapped Friends:
-Drive them places.
-Find their crutches after they've been stolen.
-Kick their hurt leg. (that's a joke)
-Listen to their favorite song after they get out of the car.

"I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child wil never enter it." Mark 10:15