Go Calls Debbie

 

God Calls Debbie

 

    I love my God. He is my everything. So when people would share how God clearly spoke to them I would be puzzled and wonder, Why isn't God speaking to me?

 

     In the fall of 2005 a thought came to mind that I should consider returning to St. Louis. I had been in Florida for five years. I had left St. Louis after experiencing a painful divorce and a lot of heartache. I didn't feel it was a place I would return to live. However, this thought of returning continued to come up in my quiet time. I didn't understand.

 

      My Pastor's sermons were jumping out at me. He talked about taking time to really spend with God in prayer and adoration. Let me tell you, it is awesome what you can hear from God when you are quiet and consistently seeking his Word.

 

     I was clearly hearing from God that he wanted me to return permanently. I had not experienced this before, so I wanted to make sure I was getting it right. So I decided to go back to St. Louis for Christmas.

 

      On my trip, I asked God to reveal to me through my friend Mary that this is what he wanted me to do. Mary truly walks and talks with God. Over the past five years has never asked me, "when are you coming home?"

    

     After a lunch with five lady friends, Mary pulled me aside and says, "Debbie God has put you on my heart for the last couple of months. I think it is  time you came home."

    

 

I    I was trembling inside but I jokingly said, "One problem, I need a job."

 

     Mary said two days earlier that a Nurse Recruiter friend who she hadn't seen in months showed up at her front door. She would always call ahead. She told Mary she didn't know why she was there but had a strong urge to visit.

 

     During the conversation she revealed she was in need of a Nurse case manager and did Mary know of anyone. Mary told her she was having lunch with me in two days and she would bring it up.

 

     Mary tells me, "Fax your resume to Karen (the recruiter) and let God do the rest."

 

     I shared with Mary what I had been praying for and how she revealed to me what God desires for me. We both began to cry tears of joy and praised God for his goodness.

 

     I returned to Florida, listed my condo for sale, had a telephone interview and was hired for the Nurse Case Manager position. I moved to St. Louis.

 

     I clearly had heard God and was excited to be obedient. Whatever lies ahead I will be able to get through it because God is my strength and is ever present.

 

     I encourage you to spend quiet time with the Lord. Pray, read scripture and them, most importantly, be still, "listen and know that I am God."We MUST listen and be obedient to God's will in our life.

 

     Debbie Houston

     St. Louis, MO.