After a speaking engagement, an adorable “mom” walked up to my book table and we began chatting. As the crowd dispersed we continued to gab. She was bright and articulate and I couldn’t help but feel a prodding to tell her something.
What came to my mind seemed odd and I tried to smack it away like a buzzing insect. As she chatted, I silently argued with God.
You want me to tell her that? Now?
Yes. Tell her she is a speaker.
Okay, that’s just strange, Lord. We’re talking about our kids right now. She’s going to think I’ve lost my mind.
Tell her.
What if I’m hearing you wrong?
Tell her.
“You know you’re a speaker, right?” I quickly and oddly mumbled those words in what I hoped the Lord would accept as obedience.
“What did you say?” Wonderful. I’ll be labeled a kuku-kachoo all my days, now. Perfect. Thanks God.
With more volume and clarity I spoke the words again. “You know you’re a speaker, right?”
In that nanosecond while I waited for her to back away slowly from my book table and run, something much different happened. This precious “mom” began to cry.
“How did you know that?”
“Um…I didn’t. I just really felt a burden to share that wi…”
She interrupted me as happy tears rolled down her cheeks. “God shared this with me a long time ago. Before I had a baby and before I felt my passion to speak slowly fading away.” She sniffled.
“Don’t believe that for a second. That dream? That desire? That passion God placed in you to speak, it’s still there. Be patient. He hasn’t forgotten you.”
She gave me a big hug.
What about you? Do you believe the Lord has forgotten you? Is there something He impressed on your heart a long time ago? Or, maybe after a few kids and a thousand or so diapers you’ve tucked that dream far away. Don’t believe that for a second. Instead of feeling discouraged, wait in joyful hope and rejoice that you are one day closer to a promise He gave to your heart.
Mark this day on your calendar. Write these words in your journal: He has NOT forgotten. He loves you with an everlasting love. And, while you’re walking out this season of motherhood be patient. Remember, you are already doing something BIG. But, that other something He has for you to do for Him? Don’t believe for a minute He has forgotten. He hasn’t.
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