Needy Me

I was sharing with God a need I have this morning, something simple, but there nonetheless and I realized how many needs I have asked God for help with lately.
Immediately, I felt like that person in the small group or Bible study that has "yet another" prayer request. The one who often gets overlooked or seems to have too much going on and makes others feel like they take up much of the time by asking for so many requests.

But God doesn't look at us like the world does, he hears each needs, accepts us just the same, and he HELPS us, especially when we authentically come to him, NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES or HOW MANY REQUESTS.
As I had this moment with God, maybe even a bit of an awakening, while unloading the dishwasher, I was overwhelmed once again by how awesome he is and how much he loves me and cares about even the smallest, simplest needs. Needs that I don't feel like sharing with others, secret needs between me and my Savior. He is just so good and I can't get over it!

There was so much freedom given to me by God's tender response that he doesn't get overloaded with my prayer requests. I had to take the kids to do pictures today about 30 minutes away and haven't been driving my car lately as the brakes are really bad and we're waiting on a new car, but I couldn't reschedule this appointment. On the way there, I simply asked God to get us there safely and to keep the brake light from coming on during our drive. I made it all the way there and back without that light coming on one time, not even a flicker. It was only on our way home from the second stop, about a mile away from home that the little light popped on and off, but that was it and I know God heard my need and helped us.

He is amazing and he wants us to come to him with our needs, whatever they are. When other people don't want to hear or take time to listen, he is there.

On our little drive today I was also feeling a bit isolated. Homeschooling has its major advantages, but at times it can be a bit isolating, even with our many activities. I was questioning my decision a bit again today, but more by giving it to God and asking him if we are doing the right thing. Not long after, I got a call from my best friend wanting to know if she could come over with the kids. He listens, he knows, he cares, he longs to show himself to us. He loves us!