Go(o)d Timing!

I have wanted to write something all day, but I couldn't think of what to say. On my way back to school this evening I heard a story on the radio and my heart just wanted to cry out to the woman through the radio waves and phone lines so she would know that she is being prayed for. But, alas, I could not do that. So I contented myself with an earnest prayer to God, hoping that she would physically feel His presence and comfort. During my prayer, God and I had a little chat. Actually, it was more like I talked and God listened. But He's a very good listener.

God's also very good at responding to me when I've composed myself and moved my thoughts away from whatever was frustrating me so. Tonight's response came in the form of a friend's blog. She wrote this almost a month ago, and I typically read her posts relatively soon after she writes them, but I hadn't taken the time to read it until a few moments ago. This exerpt is God's message to Rachel  (aka you never know when God may be using you to speak to a friend- or total stranger):

"We were not created to live comfortably in defined spaces. The day you chose to follow Jesus was the day you gave up your rights to be satisfied with being comfortable. You are an exile in this world, this is not your home - no wonder you feel so out of place compared to the world. Keep waiting. Waiting does not mean stop - it means close your eyes, open your ears, take a step, and trust Him. "
-I Prefer Harmony Please

God took the words I spat at him in the car earlier and spat them back at me, almost verbatim. (Keep in mind it's holy spit since it's from God.)

Be encouraged. God loves you and He desires you. Don't be discouraged because you can't find a place here. You're not supposed to! And just because you feel like you're in a rut doesn't mean that God is in a rut or that He's just going to leave you there. He's waiting for you to ask Him to help you, because He wants to help you.