I Think the Lord is Trying to Tell Me Something
I think the Lord is trying to tell me something.
Last week both my daughter and my wife informed me that our truck was making an awful noise when braking. Sure enough, it needed new pads. Now, I’ve done my fair share of brake jobs on all sorts of vehicles we’ve owned, but I was admittedly anxious about this one. Compared to all the other vehicles I’ve tackled, my truck is big, old, rusty, and very heavy – and this would be my first attempt at replacing brakes on it. All sorts of doubts flooded my mind as I ordered the parts. As I drove home from the parts store, I was drawn to pray and ask God that this job would go well – that rust wouldn’t complicate it, that I wouldn’t find anything broken, that I wouldn’t be frustrated by excessive time or the unexpected. That’s right… I prayed about the brake job. That was also a first. But, I have to admit, as I got out the right tools and started jacking up the truck, my anxiousness was fairly low… funny how that works.
Over the weekend our family was able to spend time with some friends at their home on a lake. We boated and tubed for a bit, and then headed to the house to grill burgers & brats for dinner. Though, rain quickly moved in and the meal was moved indoors. Evening plans to tube and play some more were doused. We conversed for a while instead. After sunset the rain stopped and the kids were drawn back to the lake for some late night swimming with glow sticks! A few of us adults also ventured out onto the dock to enjoy the cool evening and hopefully catch some neighborhood fireworks while watching the kids swim and have fun. Much later as we walked back to the house to say our goodbyes I was again consciously prompted to thank God for the nice evening and to count my blessings – good food, lots of laughter and camaraderie, a cool evening after a very hot day.
I know it’s only two anecdotes, but are you starting to catch a pattern here? Yep, the Lord is
definitely trying to tell me something. In fact, I’m fairly certain that the Holy Spirit is calling me to probably the most basic desire of the Father for His children – that we would come to Him…with everything. Yes, He’s trying to tell me to bring everything to Him. My anxieties, my praises, my desires, my frustrations, my plans, my hopes. He wants it all because we are so easily distracted by our own selves, by the world and culture around us, distracted by anything that takes our eyes off of Him. Yes, this is so basic. I know. But… then it’s so obvious I need constant, consistent reminding.
By the way, these two anecdotes this past week aren’t the only two times I’ve been reminded. I can list at least a dozen more – Our family bible study in Luke we encountered Zacharias immediately going to God in praise and dedication when his lips were unsealed after 9+ months. Just last night in our Elder study we read about Nehemiah turning to the Lord in confession and prayer for the sins of his house and those of Israel after receiving bad news. I’ve had encouragement recently from my wife to go to God in prayer with what’s on my heart. Or, a voice in my head leading me to an impromptu lunch walk of prayer instead of listening to podcasts. He’s talking, and I’m listening.
Yes! Going to God is all great and wonderful and it’s His will. Amen! But then I found myself
earlier this week encouraging my son to do the same in regards to several big decisions and uncertainties he’s encountering. It was at that moment when I spoke the words, “Go to the Lord and ask Him for wisdom,” that I realized He’s not just speaking to me. This message is for all of us! We need it desperately every day. So, we must also be an encouragement to our family, to our friends, and to our brothers and sisters in Christ to do the same.
So now, I’m urging you. Go to the Lord. With everything. Return to Him. Walk with Him. Tell Him what’s on your heart. Trust Him with your fears, your desires, your thorns and your praises. He’s good and trustworthy. Go to Him. It’s what He wants for all of us.
Todd Asmus
Last week both my daughter and my wife informed me that our truck was making an awful noise when braking. Sure enough, it needed new pads. Now, I’ve done my fair share of brake jobs on all sorts of vehicles we’ve owned, but I was admittedly anxious about this one. Compared to all the other vehicles I’ve tackled, my truck is big, old, rusty, and very heavy – and this would be my first attempt at replacing brakes on it. All sorts of doubts flooded my mind as I ordered the parts. As I drove home from the parts store, I was drawn to pray and ask God that this job would go well – that rust wouldn’t complicate it, that I wouldn’t find anything broken, that I wouldn’t be frustrated by excessive time or the unexpected. That’s right… I prayed about the brake job. That was also a first. But, I have to admit, as I got out the right tools and started jacking up the truck, my anxiousness was fairly low… funny how that works.
Over the weekend our family was able to spend time with some friends at their home on a lake. We boated and tubed for a bit, and then headed to the house to grill burgers & brats for dinner. Though, rain quickly moved in and the meal was moved indoors. Evening plans to tube and play some more were doused. We conversed for a while instead. After sunset the rain stopped and the kids were drawn back to the lake for some late night swimming with glow sticks! A few of us adults also ventured out onto the dock to enjoy the cool evening and hopefully catch some neighborhood fireworks while watching the kids swim and have fun. Much later as we walked back to the house to say our goodbyes I was again consciously prompted to thank God for the nice evening and to count my blessings – good food, lots of laughter and camaraderie, a cool evening after a very hot day.
I know it’s only two anecdotes, but are you starting to catch a pattern here? Yep, the Lord is
definitely trying to tell me something. In fact, I’m fairly certain that the Holy Spirit is calling me to probably the most basic desire of the Father for His children – that we would come to Him…with everything. Yes, He’s trying to tell me to bring everything to Him. My anxieties, my praises, my desires, my frustrations, my plans, my hopes. He wants it all because we are so easily distracted by our own selves, by the world and culture around us, distracted by anything that takes our eyes off of Him. Yes, this is so basic. I know. But… then it’s so obvious I need constant, consistent reminding.
By the way, these two anecdotes this past week aren’t the only two times I’ve been reminded. I can list at least a dozen more – Our family bible study in Luke we encountered Zacharias immediately going to God in praise and dedication when his lips were unsealed after 9+ months. Just last night in our Elder study we read about Nehemiah turning to the Lord in confession and prayer for the sins of his house and those of Israel after receiving bad news. I’ve had encouragement recently from my wife to go to God in prayer with what’s on my heart. Or, a voice in my head leading me to an impromptu lunch walk of prayer instead of listening to podcasts. He’s talking, and I’m listening.
Yes! Going to God is all great and wonderful and it’s His will. Amen! But then I found myself
earlier this week encouraging my son to do the same in regards to several big decisions and uncertainties he’s encountering. It was at that moment when I spoke the words, “Go to the Lord and ask Him for wisdom,” that I realized He’s not just speaking to me. This message is for all of us! We need it desperately every day. So, we must also be an encouragement to our family, to our friends, and to our brothers and sisters in Christ to do the same.
So now, I’m urging you. Go to the Lord. With everything. Return to Him. Walk with Him. Tell Him what’s on your heart. Trust Him with your fears, your desires, your thorns and your praises. He’s good and trustworthy. Go to Him. It’s what He wants for all of us.
Todd Asmus
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