We are Taught

We are taught to follow promptings. That when we feel that we should do something, we should (and I do mean should) do it and do it right away. I have had times where I felt that I should do something but I put it off, either because I was nervous or scared or unsure. I never knew what happened when I didn't follow through.

Until this week. At a still and quiet moment, I got a strong impression "Call so and so." It was dinner time and I was super hungry, so I put it off- until after dinner. Dinner happened, then conversation and dishes and an hour later I remembered. I rationalized that this person would be putting kids to bed and it would not be a good time for her.

I still tear up at the thought. As bedtime prep came and went, I found myself online and not on the phone. And when I checked my email right before going to bed, I found a message from this sweet person. They had had a nervous breakdown that evening over something and I had not been there. I can't express the sadness I felt at not having that opportunity to bless her life, and mine as well.

It was a learning experience and hopefully a turning point as well. To listen and do. Even if it is a inconvenient time. Because truthfully, it often will be.