Today is the 40th day. I cannot believe I have made it this far! God, this journey has been more than I would've asked for already and we're just getting started! The number 40 was statistically significant throughout the Bible. Jesus was fasted in the desert 40 days and 40 nights, and the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. At times it has been difficult to keep moving forward in this endeavor and other times it is the easiest thing. Like Jesus and the Israelites, we all go through testing phases of our lives. I am grateful for this one!
I sent one of my closest friends a message and asked her to call me when she got off work. I know it is completely lame, but I was really missing her. I miss getting to talk with her when we don't see each other often. We both get busy with our lives, kids and jobs and often as most friends we don't spend near enough time together.
While we were talking she told me that both of her kids had been battling various illnesses off and on over the last few weeks. It was really awesome because we were able to pray for her kids together and I know that God is doing a healing work in those children even right now. I have been so blessed to have such awesome and amazing teachers over the last few years that have taught me what the Bible says about healing. I was able to share what I have learned with her and now she will be able to use it in her home! Glory to God! It's like spreading the Good News. Not just salvation but EVERYTHING that is tied in with Salvation: healing, provision, deliverance, etc.
God is so Good!
Later on this evening, it hit me, that that feeling I felt when I missed my friend is the way God feels when we don't call and talk to Him. My heart just about broke at the thought. That as bummy and crummy as that little bit of loneliness felt to me, how much more to God, who is ignored by the majority of His beloved creation everyday, myself included. I ditch Him for my friends, TV programs, computer games, and I am sure countless other things. Then there are the times that He calls me. He wants me to come into His presence. When I do, He is so sweet, showering me with His love. Just like with Angie, I called her because I was lonely and I missed her, but then I got to minister to her and her family. God is really just looking for friends. People who want to hang out with Him.
God, please accept my apology for ignoring You and putting other stuff in front of You. I love You!
Sincerely,
Cara
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