Sunday, May 23, 2021

Do you ever?

 


... get to wondering if the Universe is counseling you; warning you?  What's that they call it, a 6th sense?  

Or, has own anxiety taken a hold of your head?  For instance,


We were supposed to be in Demomopolis this morning to hear a dear friend of Tom speak.  A sometimes lay preacher, Nick asked a local quartet to perform.  He'd also invited us to join them for Sunday dinner following services.  


I've no idea why, but I woke a little after 4 with more than a little anxiety about the drive.   Absurd, considering I used to love driving hours on end.  (Somebody cue the theme from Easy Rider!)


Not for the first time came a vision of Grandma Willer:  Sitting alongside me in the back of daddy's '53 Ford, she clutches the leather loop-thing (backside of the front bench seats) for dear life.  (Were I old enough to know what it meant, I'd have done an exaggerated eye-roll.)   But one day my son confided:  As a little boy he, too, used to be terrified going up the long and winding 'Hill Road.'  I paused. Perhaps not so pathetic after all.


Anyway!  This morning I'm getting dressed when Tom says, "Do we really want to do this?"   Whaaaat?  He continued, "My head's not in a good place."  


He's probably stressed about the unfinished patio project (debacle) out back.  Or, is it something else?

  

Neither of us is fond of travelling that beautiful-but-narrow backroad 

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... whose log trucks whiz by (or up on our tail lights) like they're headed to Talladega Motor Speedway.


So, Tom called his friend and pulled some steaks out of the freezer.


Because it's never happened to me, I haven't put much stock in ESP or hearing voices, etc.

But neither do I disbelieve that doesn't happen.
Maybe I'm jealous. (Ha)


How about you?  Are you one to heed your intuition?


Grace is singing, "Ain't no mountain high enough!"


Have yourselves a super Sunday!



Hugs, Myra

   


37 comments:

  1. You call it intuition or the universe, and I often ask for God's guidance before doing things, and He is good to answer because He cares for His children. The road looks pretty but logging trucks racing along make it rather challenging, I can imagine.

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  2. I strongly believe in the power of intuition and always allow it to guide me. If I have a troubled "feeling", I'll scrap my plans and stay home. I think you and Tom did the right thing.
    Have a safe and pleasant Sunday.

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    1. I hope so! It's hard to discern (whether) it's just not fear rearing an ugly head.

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  3. Yes I believe in 'feelings' 'intuition' and also God giving us a nudge about things he wants us to know.
    I can tell you i loved to drive and travel to Savannah from here, 6 hours drive and did it by myself for years. Now I can't even think about doing it. I find it hard to MAKE myself go out on the highways. your post makes me feel better about myself. not being alone. i have 2 friends, both in their 80's and they think nothing of driving from here to MONTANA or TEXAS, days of driving.
    I think you both did the right thing. I have twice in my life come close to hitting a moving freight train in the dark and turning my 56 chevy at age 19 and my 84 truck sideways in 1984.. wet roads, dark no markings at the intersection.

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    1. Wow, Sandra. Mr. God knew you still had work to do here. Wish I could take back all the times I'd try to pressure my own mother into taking the freeway ...she simply wasn't comfortable.

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  4. You two definitely did the right thing Myra. I do believe in intuition, messages from the universe or maybe beyond. I could share so many stories about things like this and more!

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    1. Oh, I wish you would share sometime! Those sorts of things fascinate me.

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  5. I would definitely take that as a sign. I do believe in Godincidences.

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  6. I’m glad you and your husband were on the same page. That makes the decision easy.

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  7. I don't know about ESP, but I believe the Lord will let us know via the Spirit about things like that. I usually always ask permission to go anywhere and if I sense the answer is yes, I still pray for protection and favor before the car leaves the driveway.

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    1. That's a great practice! When I was working full-time, during the first part of my commute I'd recite the Unity Prayer for Protection: "The light of God surrounds us, the love of God enfolds us, the power of God protects us and the presence of God watches over us. Wherever we are, God is. And all is well."

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  8. Often in life, the Holy Spirit speaks to us. People may call it intuition, six sense, or whatever. But I truly believe, and it happened to me often, that sometimes we get an inner feeling not to do something, or not to follow a certain course of action. This is the Holy Spirit talking. My advice is: if you have any doubts, wait. Stop. Re-consider before moving forwards again.

    Here is a true story:
    https://timeforreflections.blogspot.com/2020/03/gods-timing.html

    God bless you, Mevely.

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    1. Goosebumps! I now recall this powerful accounting. Thank you for calling my attenton to it once more!

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  9. I believe it was the Good Lord speaking to you and then confirmed through Tom asking if you really wanted to go. I remember years ago when we were living in Billings I was taking my daughter to a summer art camp. I turned on Parkhill, the road I always took and I heard in my head "do you really want to take Parkhill?" I could have taken a side street off of Parkhill to get on another road but kept going up Parkhill. Several streets up an older man ran a stop sign and T-boned our van. We weren't hurt, I think the older couple were in addition to being shook up. Both vehicles totaled. That time I didn't listen, lol. I try to listen more these days.

    Glad you decided to stick around at home. Something may or may not have happened, but its better that it didn't and you are safe and sound!

    Bet the steaks were good.

    betty

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    1. Oh my word, Betty! Your experience sounds terrifying. Thank you for sharing your story and underscoring my feelings!

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  10. Yes, indeed, Myra! We must listen to that voice inside (gut, whatever) and you two doubled up on this one. Pay attention to what the Angels are telling you. Glad you didn't go! Steak sounds good! xo

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    1. I feel so blessed, having you and others believe in what I was feeling. Thank you, dear friend.

      PS - The steak was actually dreadful ... but I've only myself to blame because I chose it. Ha!

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  11. OH yes, we have changed plans at the last minute because we just didn't feel right about something, and believe it was God's way of protecting us as we always pray for His protection and leading. Just today our son was planning to take his "project car" back to the shop where he works (50 miles away) to work on something mechanical. I was concerned because he said he'd be there alone, and have to put the car on jackstands. I prayed for his protection. He left this house this morning and only got about 2 miles before his radiator kind of "blew up" (not literally, but no water in brand new radiator), and he had to turn around after refilling it and go back home. I took that as God's way of protecting him from something that could have been far worse. Thankfully he was safe and not too far from home when it happened. God hears our prayers and sometimes turns us around in mid stream...

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    1. You, like Victor, just gave me goosebumps! I'd have been on pins and needles, as well. These kinds of things remind me of "Touched by an Angel." I miss that show!

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  12. Yes yes, 'that feeling' followed methinks has avoided many a problem and heart break. So of course I believe there is a voice within that it pays to listen to. I could never express it as well as the above commenters.
    The best to you,
    Sherry & jack, thinking of you!

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  13. I get those "hints" to turn left or turn right, or other events. God is always right.

    Please go back to my site. I settled the address problem.

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  14. Yes, I've experienced such feelings many times, Myra, and I know it's the Holy Spirit giving me a heads up. We need to heed that still, small voice, pulling us back when plans say, "forward." And I'm with Terri - give me those steaks!
    Blessings!

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    1. Thank you so much!
      Oh, and there's always room at our table! 🙂

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  15. I am a believer in listening to your heart. Our intuition provides some startling knowledge to follow. Never doubt your self and do what your heart is telling you. At any rate it is nice you were both on the same page, Glad you decided to stay at home. The stress just wasn't worth it. I often thing we have guardian angels all around us pointing the way.

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  16. I sometimes think we get nudges from the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes alongside us as comforter and advocate so I think it is possible to feel that nudge.

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    1. Comforting, indeed!
      I thought about you today while we were up at Grandview.

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  17. I firmly believe in the Holy Spirit and I also firmly believe most folks don't know or how to use it/the Holy Spirit to guide. So many instances in my personal life to tell you, but I won't. Thank you Myra for this post, truly. smiles

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  18. Oh yes, I believe so many times this is God trying to protect us if we'll just listen.

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  19. Intuition yes and prayer definetly. Sometime I just have a feeling about things and go with my best judgment. I am glad you are both safe. ALways appreciate Sean of the South. He uses lots of different words. I like that! :-)

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