Have you asked Him?

This was a pretty blunt revelation in my quiet time last night. A quiet time that started off one way and ended with tears of thankfulness that He loves us enough to be patient as the revelations take root. He's patient enough that He doesn't rush it, but He knows when the ground is fertile and the seed planted is ready to bloom. God knows when you are ready for it(even if you don't feel ready).

The table has been set and the guests have all arrived. They are all lingering around talking when the host comes in the room. The host asks the guests to join them at the table for dinner is ready.  (Remember I'm a visual person...)

God is with us always, He never leaves our side when we are His children. He walks with us through the valleys, the storms, the mountains, the fires, and even the paths we take because we made our own choices and didn't listen to Him. He doesn't leave His children. His children may make the choice to leave Him like the prodigal son did, but God doesn't leave. While God walks each moment of the day with us, He wants us to invite Him to be a part of our day. Just as the table was set, the guests were all assembled and were there, but while they were there they were still waiting to be invited to the table. God set our table for us when He gave us the gift of the day. He is with us, but still wants us to ask Him to be a part of our day.

How many times have we asked God to bless something, but never asked Him to be a part of it in the first place? Oh let that sink in.....it was a heavy revelation for me last night and brought many tears. God wants to be an active participant in your life not simply a silent participant holding your hand through the rough spots.

He longs to make mountains move for you, to still the storms, to stir the waters, and to pour out His presence in your life. He longs to give you the desires of your heart, those gifts that you would like to have (wisdom, discernment etc.). He longs to do all of this because He loves us.

Father, thank you for always being there, for holding our hands even when we don't say a word. Thank you for whispering to our hearts just because you love us like You do. Thank you for always walking the steps with us and showing us which way to go. Thank you for being patient with us on this journey.  Thank you for inviting us to Your table and sharing with us. You are welcome on this walk/race/journey...thank you for being a part of it with us. In Jesus name...