Iron Rose Sister Ministries

As I reflect this year on “listening,” especially in the context of prayer (this month´s theme), I am reminded of a story from a few years ago.
It was a day in which the list in preparation for my upcoming trip was long: lessons to review, phone calls to make, emails to respond to, etc. Living in the basement, I was able to do most things from the bottom floor, but I had to go upstairs to eat my lunch, run errands, etc.
Each time I went upstairs, Kadesh, my nephew, greeted me and came running over to be held, played with, or, at the very least, to find out what I was doing and join with me in whatever the task at hand. Bonus is when I took him downstairs with me and he got to play around in the basement for a bit.
On this particular day, I had been in and out several times and upon returning downstairs late in the afternoon, he was no longer accepting of "Auntie M needs to work." He cried at the door at the top of the stairs, as had become his brief custom, but this time, he proceeded to bang on the door. It was as if he was saying, "I know you're down there! Come get me!"
He ceased his insistent banging after several minutes and I thought we were home free. Nope. After a time, he came back to the door and continued his banging as if to say, "I know you're still down there... I haven't forgotten. Come get me!"
I felt mixed emotions with each knock on the door. I was happy to hear his expression of love, but sad that I couldn't attend to him at that time (my brother-in-law had things well under control).
As I reflected on my nephew's desperate plea for my attention, I wondered if it was a better comparison to see God banging on my door pleading for me to give Him my attention or me banging on His door for the attention I want when and how I want it? Either way, I challenge you to take some time to give God your undivided attention this weekend. You may have a child, a friend, or a pressing need that are banging on your door demanding your attention, but I pray you are able to set that aside for a moment, give God your full attention and say to Him, "Thanks for knowing I'm down here and for always wanting to spend time with me."