In fact, your words may make it worse (I've done this too -- very human and often spoken out of love).
Well, God proved a point to me today. He has told me to pray rather than speak (not saying never speak, but you just gotta know when to and when not to). We have lived in the place we are in for 9 years -- starting in August we will begin our ten year here on the Reservation. I love living here. I believe my husband loves living here. One the things we appreciate about this place we rent is that there are lots of trees. Trees in our yard; shelter belts on the north, east and west sides. And trees in the middle. It is beautiful!
In the western shelter belt (I call it my little enchanted forest) there is an old building that stands. Small. Maybe it was a grain bin? Not sure. It has windows so that seems not quite right. But if fixed up it would be such a cute little place to play in. Maybe a place for me to write or draw or read. And I have had this dream ever since I became Baba, that I would be taking a walk in the enchanted forest with my grandkids, and we would suddenly come upon this little house and they were shout with glee. A gingerbread house! A playhouse!
For the last several years I've told my husband I wanted to fix it up before it fell down. I have dreamed about this. I have not let this idea go even though he says it is a stupid idea and others have agreed with him.
This morning, I took a walk before sitting down with my Bible and coffee. Just me and Cowboy walking through the grass enjoying the trees and the birds. Kind of like heaven I think. On the way back, close to our yard I hear Cowboy barking at something in the tree. Oh No, I think. I hope it isn't a porcupine. He has had two confrontations with one and he always leaves with quills in his nose.
Nope. It isn't a porcupine. It is two fat large raccoons! I don't care that Laura Ingalls had a pet one -- these creatures here on earth are nasty!
I know there is no way he will catch them. And they do too. Because they both jump out of the tree over his head and run into my little cottage. Yes, my dream cottage is a raccoon hotel! And my wish changed from restoration to burning it down! In just two seconds!
That was a lesson straight from God! He can change anyone in a second. So, go to prayer. Instead of badgering and pleading, pray. Pray for your loved ones. Pray they turn back to Jesus.
And for your viewing pleasure I will include two pictures of raccoons for you -- one is what some think they are; ;the other is what they really are.