A few weeks ago, my husband leaves for work, I attempt to leave about an hour or so later only to discover that I can't find the car keys. I looked everywhere, it had been a few days since I had driven that car, but I know the keys had to be close by because I drove it home. Anybody who knows me, knows that my life is so overwhelming (or due to the aging process per BW) that I have trouble remembering things sometime. I call my husband and after a few expletive's he drives all the way back home to give me his set of keys.
I get to work and a clear voice tells me to look in the trunk. I back into a parking space very close to another car which leave me no room to get in the trunk and again I hear the voice, so I move the car forward enough to LOOK in the TRUNK.
Needless to say, there hanging in the rubber edging was the car key. Another lesson for me that God truly wants a personal relationship with me...he so into the details of my life that he tells me quite explicitly where the keys are. But I must say the voice was not loud, but it was soft and quiet, and had I not just spent the last hour in traffic quiet and alone, I would have never heard his voice.
What's the moral of the story...well, one if you don't have a relationship with Jesus Christ you should so that you can enjoy the benefits of the trinity and two, quiet time is OHHHH so NECESSARY, especially for overwhelmed MOMS.
This is so true, we need to have a relationship with God, and if we take the time to listen, He is there for us. I'm glad you were able to find your car keys, because I know how frustrating this can be.
Posted by: Lisa Renée | November 16, 2006 at 10:47 AM
Hi Lisa! First I want to thank you so very much for the fantastic card. It is beautiful. I feel so honored to have gotten it. Second the blue on your site is great, a nice calming setting. And finally, I have been working on my relationship with Jesus. I took a leave of absence for reasons I can't even explain. My first step back is to get into the swing of an online Bible Study with some gals I met at a National Church convention in Oklahoma City. It was incredible. We are using the "Having a Mary spirit in a Martha world" by Joanne Weaver. I am looking forward to it. The first Chapter is due the 19th so I need to work on in tonight! Take care and know that I am thinking about you and so glad you found your keys with a little help! Peace and Blessings to you - Sherri
Posted by: sherri K | November 16, 2006 at 02:20 PM
Having that relationship is important, I agree 100%. Also in the book I have been talking about on my Blog (Inside Every Woman), the author stated early on that we have to find quiet blocks of time for our inner voice (God) to be able to speak and for us to be able to hear it clearly. I now drive to work with the radio off and use that time to think, reflect and plan. I feel the better for it. Thanks for stopping by my Blog and for offering your advice and experience.
Posted by: keianna | November 19, 2006 at 05:52 AM
We can't hear him if we can't take time to listen.
Posted by: Mia | November 20, 2006 at 12:38 PM
I want to say thanks for sharing your story about misplacing your car keys and the importance of hearing & heading God's voice. What a powerful testimony!
Keep doing what you're doing...you're making a difference!
Bless you,
Stacy Smith
Posted by: Stacy Smith | November 20, 2006 at 03:06 PM