Asking

Wouldn't you rather ask for something from someone you know?

Because you know you're going to ask....if not now, later.

This world is not an easy place and any manner of need might arise.  Things that you have no power or earthly ability to change or control.


Yes....those things...and they're all around us.  And you may still live in the "it'll never happen to me" bubble, but it won't last forever and then where will you turn?  No portfolio, substance or position will make a difference.

There are no atheists in foxholes.

That phrase might speak to my age.  I said it recently to a younger crowd and got some confused looks!

There are no atheists at the brink...of death, of financial ruin, of marital crisis, of just living in this everyday, mixed up, crazy kind of world we live in.

You cannot get to the end of yourself and not face the One who made you.

And when it happens, wouldn't you rather know Him?  When you're crying and clinging and calling out, wouldn't you rather know The Hearer?

He's waiting to hear from you.

He's waiting to pull you in to the shelter of the shadow and give you rest and peace.

Despite circumstance.
Despite your pride.
Despite your perceived power to cope.

That place of comfort is waiting for the asker and the more you've asked, the more comfortable and familiar it will be.  The more you'll have in common.  The family resemblance will be obvious.  And the more peaceful you'll be with the outcome....no matter what.

Know today that when you ask, you will be heard.

Know today that the asking will refine the knowing and the knowing will refine the asking.

It's all good!

"My heart says of you, "Seek His face!"  

Your face, Lord, I will seek."

Psalm 27:8

Have a wonderful week!

Deb