sidling up


Today God showed up in my life. He is always there hovering, but today He pulled up a chair and sidled right up against me. 

I felt Him sitting across from me when I ate enchiladas with my friend and talked about kids and grad school and other stuff.

I also felt Him when I stayed up until 11 pm talking to old friends after book club. We talked about friendship and trust and decency. 

And then I thanked Him in my prayers and we said goodnight to each other. 

14 comments

wendy | January 27, 2012 at 12:13 PM

I think that would be the BEST kind of friend to have by your side.
I think HE loves you.

Kimberly Vanderhorst | January 27, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Moments like that are such precious gifts, but it's even more of a gift to have the perspicacity to recognize them. Beautiful.

Welcome to the Garden of Egan | January 27, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Beautiful.
I love that post.
Such a gift to recognize that in your life, in the small moments and in the big ones.

Anonymous | January 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Moments like this always see me through the ones where I'm not sidling up to him. So happy for you for a day of peace like this.

Anonymous | January 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Moments like this always see me through the ones where I'm not sidling up to him. So happy for you for a day of peace like this.

Kristina P. | January 27, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Enchiladas are a heavenly experience.

Becca | January 27, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Oh, so wonderful. Love that cozy God-friend feeling.

CB | January 27, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Beautiful!!
I think sometimes we all need to take the time to really realize he is there with us.
You are a great example!

Barbaloot | January 27, 2012 at 4:11 PM

What a beautiful feeling that must've been. How great that you were able to recognize it.

Joanie | January 27, 2012 at 6:38 PM

What a warm comfy feeling. You expressed it very well.

gigi | January 27, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Thank you for sharing such a sweet post.
Happy weekend.

Connie | January 27, 2012 at 8:20 PM

A tender mercy for sure. And even though you said good night to Him, he was still there.

Rachel Cotterill | January 28, 2012 at 5:33 AM

It's always good to spend quality time with friends :)

The Crash Test Dummy | January 28, 2012 at 11:23 AM

SuWeeeeeeeeet!