Have you ever felt like God was trying to talk to you, but that you couldn’t figure out what He is saying?
I’ve felt like that the last couple of weeks.
It’s a weird place to be. On the one hand you are excited thinking that the God of the universe has something to say directly to you (pretty cool!!) and on the other hand you have the frustration of being in a fog and thinking that you must be an idiot to have such a hard time understanding.
Anyway, I think that prayer often times looks a lot like the mom who is teaching her toddler how to walk… standing just out of reach as the little tike stumbles awkwardly forward.
I’ve felt like that before
Nah, I think you’re probably fine. He just doesn’t want you to get it yet, all the pieces aren’t in place. Suddenly everything will click and you’ll get it, when you’re supposed to. Reminds me of the lyrics of one of my favorite Sara Groves songs; “If it comes too quick, I may not recognize it; is that the reason behind all this time and sand?”