This morning was like most of my mornings when I do not get everything little thing ready before I head out the door. I couldn’t find my book, my purse or my mind it seemed. I was rushing out the door and bringing those around me down with me. Why is it the good I want to do I cannot do?
Just then my dear, sweet husband gives me a hug and says, it is okay, drive safe and I love you! Talk about a huge slap….I so did not deserve that!!!
Once at my destination, I had an hour to meet with the ONE who has given me so much. We met for coffee, in my car. We prayed together, we read together, we listened to Vaughan William’s Symphony #5 & Fantasia On a Theme together and HE held me while I cried for forgiveness.
Why am I sharing intimate details of my coffee with God? Because it moved me, it enveloped me and I felt HIS love, warmth and forgiveness. Twice within a matter for minutes I was shown such Grace, Love and Mercy. How blessed I am.
To top it off I was finishing my reading for my Bible Study and it was once again about our sin, temptation, suffering and desires. It was the Power Hour and I am so thankful for my coffee date with God. I am resolved to doing that regularly.
Thank you for sharing that with us. I think we all struggle with the same thing you struggled with this morning. I think it’s wonderful that you prayed to God and spent some time with him. I need to do that more. One more thing worth mentioning. Chuck and I always say. “I love you, and drive safely.” Even when I’m in a bad mood, I still say that!!! Those are my last words to him when he leaves for work!!!!
I am so blessed to call you friend and sister in Christ. I am honored to know you! You encourage me, bless me, inspire me, convict me (in a good way!) and show kindness in your life. What a treasure to hear your thoughts, feelings, prayers, convictions…to share with you in approaching Christ just as you and knowing that you are loved, forgiven and accepted just as you are. How comforting to know that He knows how we feel, has experienced what we struggle with and takes joy in our blessings and delight. Blessings to you my friend – may you have many more coffee dates with God!