A man was caught in a flood. First he was called and told to evacuate his home. He calmly refused, saying God would save him. The waters rushed the streets, climbing the foundations of the homes. When the streets were filled, a rescue team in a rubber raft called to him, and he again refused, saying God would save him. The power of the water deepened and the flood was crashing through the windows of his home. He was now perched on his roof. A helicopter came and he still refused, saying yet again that God would save him.
The flood did what floods do and he drowned. On the other side, he was angry and bitterly questioned God, “Why didn‘t You save me?! I kept my faith till the end!” And God, perplexed, replied, “I tried. I called and sent a raft and a helicopter. But you wouldn’t come.”
Like the thought of love, God starts in everything unseeable, but comes to us plainly in the things of this world.
We don’t let go into trust until we’ve exhausted our egos. – Rob Lehman
God is listening to you…
Close your eyes and pray for one thing you need.
Breathe deeply until the prayer loses its words.
Open your eyes and enter your day listening to the things around you, for they carry what you need.
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