Daily Devotional for March 14, 2017
So Much to Say
Maisie had spent most of the evening texting one friend after another. “Can I first text Bree real quick?” she asked when her mother told her to get ready for bed. “I want to see if she’s as nervous as I am about tryouts for the play.”
Mom shook her head. “You’ve already texted her tonight—and lots of other friends. It’s bedtime.”
“Okay, but can I please take two seconds to text Alynn—just to be sure she’ll save me a seat on the bus tomorrow?” begged Maisie.
“Bed!” Mom said firmly, holding out her hand for Maisie’s phone.
Maisie sighed and handed her phone over, then went to get ready. She was crawling into bed when Mom appeared in the doorway. “Want me to turn the light out?” Mom asked. “Have you prayed already?”
“Oh, I forgot!” Maisie sat up. “I really don’t have anything to say, except to ask God to take care of everyone, and He already knows that.”
Mom sat on the side of Maisie’s bed. “If I handed you your phone and gave you permission to text Bree, would you have anything to say to her?”
“Of course! Can I text her?” asked Maisie eagerly.
“Friends tell each other about their interests and feelings, don’t they?” asked Mom. “They share their hopes and dreams and secrets. They talk about what they do for fun and what makes them afraid.”
“Yeah!” said Maisie, hoping to get her phone back. “Friends need time to talk.”
“Well, is Jesus your friend?” Mom asked. Maisie nodded. “Then why don’t you have anything to tell Him? Don’t you think he wants to hear about what’s going on in your life too?” She kissed Maisie’s forehead. “Think about it,” she said, then turned out the light and left.
Maisie did think about it. She knew Mom was right, and after a moment, she decided to talk to a friend she hadn’t been paying much attention to lately. She slipped out of bed and knelt down. Dear Jesus, she began. Thank You for all You’ve done. Then she shared some of her fears and dreams with the Lord. When I think of You as my friend, prayed Maisie, I really do have lots of things to say. Thanks for listening and caring. Good night. – Nance E. Keyes
How about you?
Do you wonder what to say to God when you’re praying? Think about the things you talk about with your friends. Those are the same things Jesus wants to hear about. He’s the best friend you could possibly have and wants to be included in every part of your life. Talk to Him often about all the things you would share with a true friend.
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