How Are You Doing?

Here you are in the midst of an important presentation at work, going to pick up your kids from school, or reading a mystery novel and suddenly a name or a face of a relative/friend just pop up in your mind. Where did it come from? You may ask. Not that you haven’t thought about this person, but not right at this moment. However, subconsciously, a sudden urges to hear this person’s voice cease you from your activity and wonder what this person is up to.

My mother used to tell me whenever someone comes to mind, it is God’s whispering in our spirit that someone is in urgent need. Either this person is in trouble, or he or she needs to talk. In my experience, most of the time, when I have this “urge”, I would pray and call that person. The response is almost constant – I always called at the right time.

I learned that my submission to the ‘small voice’ pushing me to check on someone is not as important to me as it is for the receiver. From experience, I learn to understand that it is not significant for me to know what to say or what to do when I call a person that was on my mind. It is important for me to listen and wait for what that person’s need of a second “spirit” to agree upon. The effect of “If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you” in Matthew 18:19 really works.

So you may ask what you can do aside from calling. I am glad you ask. When you call a person you were just thinking about, how has he or she reacted? Has he or she felt glad you call or maybe said something like “I was just thinking about you too?” So the next time you have a sudden urge to talk to someone, remember this:

• Prepare yourself to be quiet and not be quick to ask all sorts of questions. 
• Remind yourself, this it is not a typical “checking up on you” kind of business. 
• Inquire God’s wisdom; keep your ears open and your heart ready to allow this person to be humble. 
• Your part may come in various methods; you may be the financial provider/advisor, a caring shoulder, a praying partner, or simply a set of ears. 

In order words, you may be the one to stop someone from doing a very stupid thing, or help him or her to do an amazing thing. Either way, you will be part of an extraordinary moment.

This “urge” does not come often. Therefore, when it is your turn, be grateful that you are chosen for such a time to be a brother, a sister, a mother, a friend, or just a (…..). The next time you are suddenly thinking about someone, don’t ignore it – Give this person a call and see what’s up!

© November 25, 2012 by N. Michel/Bellflower’s Moment