Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Hello God, it's me Bob. Can we talk?

Dear Heavenly Father,

It's decision time again for me.

Some things are going on in my life and I need to make some changes. Some could be quite drastic changes and happen soon at that. The problem is that I'm not real sure how to make the decisions. These decisions will affect my family and possibly my living arrangements.

No, this has nothing to do with my marriage. We're fine, thank you, but You knew that, right?

I'm at an emotional breaking point and my spiritual life needs to take over now, but I don't know how to make it work like You need it to. Let me explain my situation with a bad metaphor ...

Have you ever been to a party and you were having a good time, but you began to feel like it was time to go? In fact, you almost know that you need to leave, because the hosts of the party were standing by the door, tapping their feet impatiently? That's how I'm feeling right now. Problem is, where to go after I leave the party. It's been a good time, but it's time to go and you don't want the hosts to toss you out, so you leave graciously and hope they will still regard you well. That's me right now.

Oh, by the way, I spilled my drink all over the carpet in several places and broke some good china and crystal while I was there. I guess I'm kind of clumsy, right? I tried to clean it up, but I don't clean very well and now the hosts are mad because of my clumsiness. I can try to not be clumsy, but there are no guarantees that I won't trip again. It's just who I am. The hosts were real accommodating to my accidents at first, but now they've had enough of my messes and I think they want me to go.

God, you know my situation and I don't need to disguise my predicament with You, however there are those down here on Earth who also know my situation and understand my metaphor. For those not directly involved,  I won't go into any more detail because it's not necessary.

The problem is I was at that party a long time and I don't know if I could go to another party and be as sociable as I was at the old party. Where IS the next party? Is there even one available? I hope so because I like parties. I need parties to survive and if I can't find a good one, I'll be miserable.

Anyway, that's my dilemma. I'm frustrated that I've worn out my welcome at the party, but there are others to go to that are more fun, right? I just don't know what to do next. I guess I'll go look for somewhere to go and hope it turns out for the best because I need to leave the party NOW!

God, that's my mess. You've given me such a wonderful life and family. You've also looked out for my needs when I had them. I'm just not communicating well with You right now. I'm trying to listen for Your will and not hearing. I desperately need You now and want to hear You. Please God help me shut out the call of the world and make it where I can hear You and know what You want me to do now.

Thank you God for all that You are and what You have done for us. Please continue to be with me and my family as we go through this valley of life. You've promised that You will always be with us and I know that You will get us through this crisis.

Amen, amen and AMEN!

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