You
know where I’m heading this morning don’t you? Somehow God is teaching me
lessons from our reunion. He will teach us anytime, anywhere through anything. He
just needs us to stop and listen. The evening was special. Think back to a day,
a vacation, a time that was a little different from the rest. This time it wasn’t just me. Listen in to the
comments that have been flowing in on Facebook, via e-mail, note or phone.
“I am still trying to come down from that
great night.”
“I had
the best time at my 40th reunion last night. It was very emotional
for me.”
“It was
an extremely moving experience.”
”I was
surprised by how much warmth seeing old friends brought to my heart.”
“I didn’t
recognize enyone at first; everyone peeking at name tags, but it was a magical
evening.”
“I can’t
get it out of my head. It surpassed my expectations.”
“it was
a smash hit, filled with emotion, love for great long-time friends, laughter,
great food and fun."
“I
can’t wrap my head around, or explain my feelings about that night.”
“Now
that I am back home, I want to try to put into words what it meant to see all
of you again.”
“It was
a night to treasure.”
“The
memorial table put it all in perspective and we appreciated this time together
to share past history and our current lives.”
As I walked early yesterday morning, I
tried to put into words the atmosphere of the reunion. And then it hit me. It
was God’s presence. Others may not have recognized it, but everyone felt it. We
had been praying for that night. Some of my prayers included these words;
“Lord,
please send your angels in before us, anoint that room with Your presence and
let us feel Your Holy Spirit.” Can it be a surprise that He was there? The
power of prayer moves the hand that moves the world. He is so good. Our hearts
were open to each other.
Pray. Pray before a big event, before a
difficult conversation, before work today, in the midst of a party. Ask for His
presence. He will be there with bells on, to fill the space with His
overpowering and loving presence. Tears are flowing when I remember all of the
times He has been there, through so much suffering and in the deepest and most
profound moments of my life. His presence changes everything. You won’t be able
to wrap your head around it. There will be nights to remember. Here is a
blessing for you from the Word of God as you begin your day.
May the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Dear
Lord,
Teach
us to pray. Let us come before You and ask for Your presence. Thank you for the
sweet memories of youth, of middle age and beyond. Thank you for Your love ahd
the power of the Holy Spirit’s presence around us.
Amen
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