Well the weatherman said it would rain today. In our area, he was pretty close to the estimated arrival time. The bottom seemed to drop out of the sky at 1:30 (weather guys predicted 2:00). Of course I was knee deep in errands and grocery shopping. Transferring bags from the cart to the car...soaking wet. I mean so wet that not only were my clothes and shoes wet but even the undies were soaked!!!
On the drive home, it was a torrential downpour. I passed several accidents. The traffic on the highway was creeping down the road. I silently prayed as we drove. I asked God to let us get home safely. I prayed for each person I could think of as we drove through that storm.
We got home just fine. Soaked but fine. After I had changed my clothes and was once again dry, my dad came inside after working in his shop out back. He wasn't wet although he had to walk through the yard to come into the house. When I asked how it was that he was dry, he winked and said he "had connections!" We laughed because I was telling him that I just prayed to stay safe, I never thought about asking to stay dry!
The moment was light hearted and funny to all of us. I didn't really mind getting wet. And we did make it home safely to a house that thankfully hasn't been flooded like so many others. But it did strike a cord with me...how many times do I just forget to ask?
I know that being safe was more important to me than staying dry today so I am grateful my prayer was answered. But I am reminded of the scripture that says 'you have not because you ask not'. Lord, help me to keep a right perspective and not become greedy in my requests, but also help me to remember to turn to you in everything. I know if something is on my mind, You are interested in it too.
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