I Met God Tonight

I think I met God tonight…

Before you think I’m crazy, let me explain…

Tonight I was invited to a friend’s house for dinner and cards and just some plain ole fun.  Dinner was great and was followed by a time of laughter, a little sarcasm but mostly love.  Tonight as the conversations waned, I couldn’t help but look back and see that God was there.  He was there in the conversations.  There in the relationships.  There in the encouraging words from friends and their in the challenging words too.

I thought I had felt community before, but tonight marks a first for me.  I was able to be open, honest and lay my heart bare before an older man in my life, one whom I’m starting to consider more, and more as a mentor.

We sat outside on his driveway, watching the lightning and discussing life.  A lot about my future plans and goals in life.  He said some challenging words, but very encouraging ones at the same time.  And as he talked, I couldn’t help but know that what he was saying was heartfelt and genuine and was what I needed to hear. 

The most important thing he said to me tonight, was to rely on God, to let God take away any stress and frustrations I have and let Him take care of it.  Trust in God’s plan. 

So simple, yet so true.  I hope that all of this babbling will serve as a reminder to all who read this to stay strong, to listen to God and give any frustrations or disappointments you may have to God.  Trust in his ways and see where he leads.  You never know you might be surprised!

I met God tonight…

No it wasn’t an audible voice, but it was through community.  Through my adopted Christian family.  Thank you for all the guidance and wisdom and prayers you have said to me and for me.  It is my prayer now that I will keep my own challenge and to rely on God.