The most awe inspiring thought of all time is that the Creator, All-
powerful, All-knowing God wants to have a relationship with me! Words like
stunning, shocking and startling are often heard on the daily news After a
while of hearing that, I wonder how anything could be shocking again. . . .
But, then I think about the wonder of knowing God. That is truly stunning!
I was 5 years old the first time I realized that God wanted a relationship
with me. It was easy to believe and I invited His presence in my life. I guess
I took it for granted as a normal part of life until I faced mortality at 18, when
my boyfriend died in a horrible car accident. I was traumatized by that
shocking event.
I married at 20 and began having babies a year later. While pregnant with
my oldest daughter, I had a troubling dream. I died. When I awoke, I didn't
know whether I was alive or dead - the dream was that real. I had cried out
to God in my last breath. For days afterwards I was shaken by the
dream, until the day I finally told God that He could have my whole life and
not just a corner of it. I found out that He wanted a two-way conversation
with me. The dream hadn't been to scare me, but to help me see that when
all else is gone, God will still be with me. Amazing!
All through the years, God has been there encouraging and talking to me.
I haven't always listened like I should have. But, it's always been the same -
He's there when I want to talk. He's there when I will listen. Always loving,
forgiving, and encouraging me to keep on knowing Him more. Always there!
Even now, at age 60, He is there. Opening doors in my life and closing
them. As He did a short while ago when I had the opportunity to manage an
office that was having challenges. I was given favor, insight and strength to
do the job well. And, I had fun, too! Then one day I knew that it was time
for me to follow God into a new adventure. I knew I would have the same
insight and strength for this task as well.
He is still here, 55 years later. . . . not changed a bit. And, I am still in
awe that the Creator of all wants a relationship with me.
"God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to his greatness. Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty acts. Your beauty and splendor have everyone talking. I compose songs on your wonders. Your marvelous doings are headline news; I could write a book full of the details of your greatness." Psalm 145 (The Message)
