Every time I give, especially as I respond to what I hear God calling me to do, I get a soft push upwards, a nudge forward, or soothing lift. I guess I should anticipate things happening more often, however I frequently take an honest look at myself and the sight dispels any notion that there is something I deserve from life! When I get busy, especially as I push things to the edge, I find my awareness goes on the blink, things get quiet, and life gets more difficult.
Last night I spoke at the pub church. This is the first place I’ve seen where there is a planned church expense for beers – redefines the coffee and donut break to say the least! Wes was the solo singer and acoustic guitar player leading worship. Even thought I did not know he was going to be there our prayers mingled together and my words and his choice of music were completely in sync. I am the old man in the group – I think there may have been one other over the age of 38. I am supposed to be the wise sage; however, I think I learn far more being there than I ever give. This is especially true as I talk, I see God working in my life and others far more clearly than at any other time.
Yesterday I saw God in action. I saw lives move towards God, reaching back to Father and Creator. I experienced the Presence moving in and through people. I found myself feeling older, at peace, and looking towards future.
There is hope. We have God’s gift today. We can look towards God; tell Him what we know of Him and how we see ourselves. We have assurance of the future. “Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans.” (Romans 8.26,27)
