A whirring sound began when I pushed the start button with the big toe on my right foot.
No need to force the big-sized vacuum with attachments back and forth across the carpet and hardwood floors. The small round machine would do all the work while I took care of other activities.
Happy and content with the vacuum gathering dust balls and potato chip crumbs, I relaxed in my comfy chair and read a book, thankful for not having to bring out the big vacuum.
Two minutes later ... BANG, BANG, BANG. The vacuum was stuck under the couch, trying to release itself by hitting the baseboards in the living room. I no longer heard a quiet whirr. A loud pounding sound now replaced my peace and quiet. The vacuum sounded as if it were calling for help.
God is my refuge and strength, a present help in time of need, but I often wait until something stressful happens before I call out to Him. The day may be peaceful and carefree when out of nowhere an unexpected event occurs. That’s why I need to be in conversation with God at all times, not just during stressful events.
I retrieved the vacuum and turned it off. I waited a while before turning it back on. And sometimes, I bring out the bigger vacuum and have a conversation with God while I am cleaning.
Don’t wait to call out to God or try to handle things on your own before going to Him. God is waiting for a conversation with you.
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What a great analogy! I do feel like a pitiful robot vacuum sometimes, crying to God when I'm in need and desperate. But it's so good when I'm ALWAYS in touch with God, always crying, laughing and talking with Him!
Wise advice. Better to go into something difficult with the Lord rather than look for Him once we get there!
Love this analogy! God is God in the stillness and in the storm.
Great analogy to show we forget God until we are stuck. So glad God gives us grace and does not leave us stuck
Great analogy to show we forget God until we are stuck. So glad God gives us grace and does not leave us stuck
Great analogy to show we forget God until we are stuck. So glad God gives us grace and does not leave us stuck