What I learned today…

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Have you ever wondered about your relationship with God? Really, really wondered…

I had. I asked Him one night to reveal what HE thought about the relationship that we had together. I figured that I was reading my Bible, and I knew all about what He says in there, and that I was doing just fine.

Not.

even.

close.

I have a friend in blogosphere. Her name is Amy Bayliss. Really great lady, she is. She has a blog (several) that I read on a regular basis, and I am “friends” with her on Facebook and The Homeschool Lounge. I mean, we are sooo tight that she has read my blog as well, (at least once!) and she has commented on my blog, and I have left comments on hers. I even have her email address…totally best friends, right?

Uh, huh….

You know when you are reading a book or a blog or even an email, you kinda place the words that the person is saying and you have a voice all figured out? Like, you would know what they sounded like the moment they called you or talked to you? I had that same problem with Amy. I had her voice all figured out in my head. And when she was speaking tonight on the Heart of The Matter Homeschool Conference, I was stupdified.

Totally.

I mean, she didn’t sound at all like I thought she would. I am not sure how to explain it. It was like I had never read her blogs, or “gotten to know” her any other way. She was like a total stranger to me at first. And the relationship took a different meaning to me. But now, the relationship is fuller. I know who she is and what she sounds like. I would feel more close to her. I would feel that I could trust her…

The lightbulb came on as I was doing dishes. Yeah, God speaks to me when I am arm deep in greasy bubbles and dried oatmeal. My relationship with the Lord was like I had with Amy. I knew Him only from what I read, and left my comments prayers for Him to get to another time. I never took the time to hear His voice. I thought that I had it all figured out in my head what He sounded like. I never really listened, and when I began to realize it, it’s like our relationship took another turn. And, it’s an awesome turn. When I am really still and listen, I will know Who He is. And I can place the face with the voice, and know that I am home. Sure, reading the Bible is important, and so is praying. But listening to the voice….knowing Who it belongs to…and taking that relationship to it’s completeness….that’s what I have learned today.

Heather is a stay at home mother with 3 blessings to take everywhere with her. Teaching women to shop and save and get the most for your dollar are a vision that has been a long time in the making. She enjoys sharing her trials and triumphs at the local stores, as well as some good (and some not so good) recipes to help make those dollars stretch. Her HOTM magazine column is a must read for the thrifty homeschool mom. Visit her blog at Titus 2 Woman.