Tonight was unusual. My husband came home from work late, completely exhausted after a more than 12 hour day. He was in bed, asleep before I managed to get the kids in bed. All in all, the lights were out and everyone but me asleep before 9. As I walked down the hall to my bedroom, there was peace and quite. I was alone.
If I’m honest with you I’ll tell you that I don’t enjoy it. I’m a people person who enjoys conversation and laughing… I’m not so good at being by myself. With three young children life doesn’t afford the opportunity for it either. But even when there’s a chance for quiet, I fill it with noise and stuff and busyness.
Well, at 8:45 I was brushing my teeth thinking, “Now what?” Normally, I’d be spending time with Michael, but he was out. ZZZZZzzzzzz.
“I like it when we spend time together.” I recognized His voice – they were warm words from my Heavenly Father.
And here’s my real honesty – I said, “okay” … but then I put him off for a while…
Deep down in my heart I struggle to believe the Creator of the Universe is really interested in me. It seems impossible. But, tonight He continued to call me gently, waiting patiently. I turned the tv off – and sat on my bed in the quiet… well, there was light snoring in the background – but it was mostly quiet.
Slowly my day unravelled and I told Him everything… he said, “I know…”
His peace began filtering into the room.
That led to a discussion over something I’ve been worrying about – its in the future, not anything to contend with it soon and he said, “I know…”
I went on to tell Him about my heartbreak; something I can’t seem to tell anyone else – but it hurts terribly, without relenting. He whispered, “I know…”
Now I could sense His calm settling over me.
And I told Him things about my children and He said, “I know…”
Then we sat in the quiet while His words sweetly drifted through my mind, Scriptures shared just between us, meeting the needs of my heart.
I said, “I love you. I’m so glad we got to spend some time together, alone.” and He said, “I know…” That’s when the tears came. I felt His love wash over my soul and my heart was whole again.
“We should do this more often.”
and of course He said, “I know.”
No matter how much time I spend with Him it will never be enough. Eternity is the only solution for this dilemma. In the meantime, sleep will come easier tonight. There is comfort and peace that comes when I spend time alone with my Heavenly Father who knows.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
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Great reminder.