Before I am came on this trip one thing that I was praying for was to be able to hear God’s voice more clearly. Well, I have learned how to do that. One time when He spoke to me sticks out really clearly. It’s rainy season here in India and everyday it rains…with the exception of maybe one or two days. It started raining one morning and God said, “Hannah, come play with me.” I said, “Ummm, no. I have make up on, I’m wearing a long skirt that will get soaked, and I’m wearing a white shirt.” (That is not a good response. FYI) It stopped raining. A little later it started again. God again said, “Hannah, come play with me.” And I again gave my rather lame excuses and went on with whatever else I was doing. It stopped raining. A third time it started raining. And AGAIN, God said, “Hannah, will you come play with me?”…I said yes. And as I was “playing” with Him in the rain He brought the lyrics to the song ‘Beloved’ by Kari Jobe to mind. “Come away with me, my love.” I had a blast spending time with Him. Yes, I was soaked, but it was SO worth it.
Later, as I was on the roof drying off God again had a talk with me. It went something like this:
God: So, playing with me wasn’t so bad was it?
Me: Ha! Yeah. It was really fun.
God: Hannah, I hurt. Why did I have to ask you THREE times to come play with me? Am I not worthy of your time? Am I not able to take care of everything for you as you play with me? What could be more important than giving me your everything?
I was so ashamed. I don’t want you to experience that same thing so I encourage you, when you hear God say, “Come spend time with me” GO! DO IT! Is He not worthy of it and SO much more?! He WANTS to spend time with you! So let Him! Seek Him! Go dance in the rain with Him.
Dancing With My Jesus,
Hurricane Hannah With Her Highlights
aka Kripa “Grace”
