God was there!

On the day I returned home from China, my emotions were such a jumble. I had been lost in my own head for hours trying to sort out all of the tragedy that had just occurred. There was no one to talk to but God, and I had been putting that off.

It is rare that I go a whole day without speaking to anyone, but this was one of those days. I didn't really know what had happened with my dad's passing and had not been able to talk with anyone about it. I was a mess.

As I drudged out the terminal doors toward the baggage claim, I was met by God. He was there in the faces of my precious friends. I was expecting Lara and Bruce to be there to get me, but instead I was met by 6 of the Lord's messengers. Patricia, Melissa, George and Lynn, and, of course Bruce and Lara. They brought me God's love and comfort! I couldn't have asked for more from God...although I had been holding back from Him, the Lord gave His all to me. God was there!
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When we returned to Lara's house, I was plain exhausted. It was nice to be able to sit on her soft couch in a cool, crowd less room. As I sank into the comfy cushions, my thoughts began to dissolve. All I could do was let them out in a rush of tears. But this time I was not alone, God was there!

He sent His messengers to tend to me. Patricia and Melissa busied themselves with finding blankets and pillows for my weary body. Bruce switched off the lights then excused himself to the other room, so to spare me any embarrassment. When all the preparations were finished, these loved ones settled in chairs to leave me to my emotions.

Lost in my brain, I cried out to the Lord! Why, Lord? Why?!!!
Apparently, I wailed out loud, for the next I knew, Lara was there, immediately by my side. She tells me that the Lord told her to go to me. The sobs came so intensely at that point. As she sat on the floor next to my whimpering body, she held my hand. She just held my hand and cried with me. She stroked my face, wiping the tears away and brushing the hair out of my eyes.
God was there! He was speaking his comfort to me through her.

Finally, when I felt calm enough, I asked the others to come sit with me on the couch. Patricia sank down in the cushions and put my feet in her lap. Melissa knelt on the floor and placed her hands on my legs. Lara continued to hold my hand. I wanted them to pray with me, but before I could ask, they began quoting scripture. For the life of me, I can't remember what the verses were, but what an awesome feeling to have God at your feet, your middle, and your head! When they finished the quoting, they broke out in song! Like angels, they sang me some of my favorite praise hymns. God was there!

Thank you, Lord, for giving me the ability to hear your voice and see you in my life. Thank you God for being there!