Yesterday, I was able to go to Oceanside to spend the day with my grandparents before going to see "Catch Me If You Can" at the Moonlight Amphitheater with them and Lars. We had a great day, and a fantastic double date! But the really amazing thing happened on my way home.
I didn't get started on the road home until about 11pm, so I was fading fast when I first took off. If you know me at all, you know that I am usually in bed by 9; so being awake and operating a vehicle at 11 was potentially very dangerous. I found myself with 2 options: Grab some energy drinks and wire myself for the ride home or find a way to occupy my mind. In respect of my body, I chose the latter.
Instead of turning on the radio, I decided to have a conversation with the Lord during the 30 minute commute back home. I know my prayer life could use some work and thought, "What better time to improve my relationship with the King than right now?!" So I started praying.
Oh my goodness; that 30 minutes was one of the most powerful times I can remember. Being in a position where I was just in conversation with my creator. Lifting requests, praises, and thanksgiving to Him and just sitting in silence at times. I'm sure the guard at the Border Patrol Station thought I was insane as I drove through. Talking to myself (as it appeared), tears streaming down my face, and trying to pass through like I was totally okay. But I couldn't help myself! As I spent time with the Lord, I was moved to tears. That sounds incredibly cheesy, and I recognize that. But it's the truth. I felt closer to Him than I had felt in a very long time, and my emotions got the best of me.
All this to say: spend time in prayer today. Let the Lord hear your thoughts, needs, anxieties, requests, and praises!
PS - I specifically prayed for certain people about specific things, and today my prayers were answered! I had a conversation with Lars today about something I prayed for yesterday. What he said about the situation was WORD FOR WORD what I prayed for! God is so good.
