Prayer

Do you ever stop to think about how busy God is? I barely have time to sit down during the day with so much housework and the kids. I have numerous other things I do as well. One day as I was going back into the house after forgetting something, I stopped for a minute and I asked God, “What is it like for you? I can barely manage my life, how do you manage everyone else’s?” Of course I didn’t receive a verbal answer, although sometimes I would like to hear an audible voice. But He did remind me that He is God and He can do anything. I am only human and I have to ask Him for help. So with my usually poor attitude I muttered, “Please help me. I can’t do anything without you.” And of course, I made it through that day. I always do, but I always am reminded that I need His help.

On a different subject, I went to church with a lady name Peggy for most of my childhood. She is a very nice lady. She was having some health issues and needed to have her gallbladder out. While in surgery, the doctor accidently nicked her bowel. As a result, her waste spilled into her body. I got a phone call that she may not make it. As I hung up the phone, I knelt down and noticed Alana was watching me. It occurred to me that this could be a lesson for her. I called her into the living room and explained that a lady named Peggy was very sick and needed us to pray for her. I held her hand and prayed out loud so she could hear. When we got through I hugged her and told her I loved her. She was smiling and just walked away like it pleased her for me to include her in this special time of prayer. The next day I was told Peggy was doing much better and was sitting up in her bed. Praise God for answering prayers. I would like for everyone to add Peggy to your prayer lists.

Yesterday I received another bad phone call. My father-in-law Sonny works with a young man named Chris. Chris is a teenager and is working for the city and going to school and has a baby on the way. A lot of guys gave Chris a hard time because he was always on the phone with his girlfriend. He began to pull away from these guys and keep his distance. Well, yesterday while flagging cars on the road, one of the cars hit him. The car behind the first car run him over as well. He was flown to UAB. Sonya called me to pray for him and I did. Later , my Chris called to check the latest and we were told he had passed away. I felt terrible.

I don’t know the details of how fast the car was driving or how many signs were up around the area warning of the crew ahead, but I do know that if we would all slow down and take responsibility and do the right thing, these types of accidents would not happen as frequently. Honestly, if Jesus were here on earth today and actually drove a car, do you think he would obey the speed limit? Do you think He would respect the road signs and the flags being tossed in the air as warning that there is a crew in the area? We all need to wake up. Chris is not the only one who works on these roads. My father-in-law still has that job and so do many other hard-working men and women. These men and women are mothers and fathers and grandparents, husbands and wives. Please take your time. Don’t be in a hurry. After all, numerous times I have been obeying the speed limit, have been passed by a car and later pull up right behind them at the red light or stop sign. You aren’t getting there much quicker than anyone else if you are in a hurry.

I would like for everyone to please remember Chris’s family in your prayers. His girlfriend, their baby, his parents and everyone around him need strength during this time. Pray that someone be saved out of this tragedy.

I love you all. Please drive carefully. May God bless you and your families.