I AM! I AM! I AM! And I sincerely want you here with me!
Like I can’t get over how God came to be with me that first week of fasting with the Muslims for Ramadan. This life is full of ups and downs, and let me tell ya, two days before this was a low one where my poor little heart dropped to the floor. That fasting was at the perfect time because it slowed my roll from too much activity, and as I took some alone time to JUST BE with God, He showed up. It felt like He was wrapping His arms around me and comforting me through the words of Pope Francis, who pinpointed EXACTLY what was going on in my life as if he was an audience to what had happened. It was pretty freaky! I knew that this was God letting me know HIS SWEET PRESENCE was with me during that difficult time.
But three weeks later, I’m happy to report that God has replaced that old heart with a NEW, BETTER, STRONGER and HAPPIER one. So much so, I went out of my way to shop for some special ingredients for my husband. Our cook and I watched a video to teach us some different recipes to step up our game. In fact, I want to be a better wife in every area!
How the hecta did that happen? From me going from a place of my heart going from the floor to me now wanting to be the BEST WIFE EVER? God. He incredibly knows the experiences we need to help us mature so that we do not lack in any area.
God used that situation to teach me how to LOVE others His way! Like no matter how many times I mess up, God’s love is constant and faithful, and He is calling me to be the same with others. He taught me that REAL and TRUE love still exists even amidst imperfections. This morning He said to me through my meditation books:
“When you try to speak to Me of the past, I’ll place My hand over your mouth and you will hear words of tenderness and mercy that will melt your heart.” – He and I
And that’s where He is calling us to be with others. That no matter what they do wrong, we can overlook and instead show them mercy, going the extra mile in love.
“When you learn how to sit at the table with your Judas (betrayer), you’ll understand the love of Jesus Christ (God).” – Unknown