Do you remember that doll from the sixties named Chatty Cathy? When you pulled the magic cord in the back of her neck, she chatted with you.
“Let’s play school … Do you like my dress?”
Could there be anything more wonderful? A best friend who was always there whenever you wanted to talk.
But after a while, Chatty Cathy wasn’t that much fun.
She always said the same phrases over and over.
Sort of like my prayer time lately.
The other day, I filled my prayer journal with pages of the same words.
Same situations. Same people. Same problems.
Same concerns.
Could’ve just written, “Ditto.”
After I finished, I closed my journal and traced the letters in the word SERENITY.
My prayer time hadn’t brought much serenity that morning.
Later while I was washing dishes, I glanced out the kitchen window and spotted a deer.
He stopped eating, raised his head, perked his ears, and looked right at me. He didn’t run away!
He stood quietly as if he enjoyed my presence.
Such a peaceful moment.
Sweet. Unexpected. Unscripted.
Maybe my prayer time can be more like this …
Knowing for certain that God is with me.
He’s not in a hurry.
Sometimes I can just be quiet,
And rest in His presence.
No words are necessary.
Because He knows my heart.
He understands.
“… a time to be silent and a time to speak …” Ecclesiastes 3:7 NIV.
Have you ever prayed like you’re a Chatty Cathy doll?
Have you had one of these quiet times with God lately? Aren’t they wonderful? 🙂
Love,
Julie