The rumors are true...I am on a mission from God. You see, me and the Lord, we have an understanding. Each morning we talk, well actually, He talks and I just listen. It works out better that way. It's all part of me trying to be still and knowing that He is God and I am not. Yesterday morning as I was in my best 'being still' mode, He placed someone on my heart to pray for. I was not unfamiliar with this person. It was actually one of my oldest friends on the planet. After my session with the Lord, I got ready for my day and headed out the door to begin my work as a superhero.
Throughout the day God kept reminding me about my assignment and how I was to pray for this person. I thought to myself...does God need one of those "Miracle Ear" devices? Did He not hear me pray for him twice already? But the reminders kept coming until finally at the end of day I picked up the telephone and called this long-distance individual that God had placed upon my heart. I don't know why but I did it. I didn't think God would mind.
My friend was surprised to hear from me and we talked about getting together and maybe taking in a baseball game over the summer or something. I told him about my conversation with God and how he had been on my mind all day. We laughed and then he explained to me how I had been an answer to one of his prayers by me calling him.
But here's the funny thing...after our conversation, it was me that felt better. It was my outlook that had changed. This conversation was actually a surprise blessing for me. That God...He is such a trickster. It was during that brief 5 minute conversation that two old friends reunited, ever so briefly, and both came away renewed in their faith with God. We may not always know what's best for us but God does. And who knows? Maybe later this year, we'll sit down and enjoy some time watching "The Boys of Summer". I'll let you know how it turns out.
Be Well.
Bill
