A Tap Says Notice me! While sitting at my kitchen table, I often feel a tap on my arm. Looking down, I find my white kitty touching me with his paw. Sometimes he lets out a pitiful mew as his blue eyes gaze with longing.

Sir Edmond usually wants me to feed him, but sometimes he’s pleading for his morning brush-down. Or he might initiate a game. He hovers around me as I do household chores, and he curls up nearby when I sit down to write.

I think he’s discovered I’m his best source for food, comfort, and play. I hear people say cats aren’t affectionate, but I know better.

In much the same way, people get confused about God. Perhaps they see him as an angry judge who lies in wait for them to sin, or someone so distant he doesn’t care. However, I crave his love, grace, and mercy.

“But as for me, the nearness of God is my good, I have made the Lord God my refuge” (Psalm 73: 28 NAS).

My days flow more smoothly when I stay close to the Father. Just like my kitty, I often “tap” my Father when I need love, wisdom, or an eternal perspective.

 

 

Cynthia L. Simmons

Cynthia L. Simmons

Cynthia L Simmons and her husband reside in Atlanta. A Bible teacher and former home-school mother, she writes a column for Leading Hearts Magazine. She served as past president of Christian Authors Guild, directs Atlanta Christian Writing Conference, and hosts Heart of the Matter Radio. Her author website is www.clsimmons.com.

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4 thoughts on “A Tap Says Notice me!

Melissa Henderson

May 6, 2019 - 08 : 28 : 53

I often say “God taps me on the shoulder to get my attention. He usually taps twice. The third time, He hits me in the head.” 🙂 I need to be alert to His calling for my life.

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    Cynthia L Simmons

    May 6, 2019 - 08 : 36 : 58

    Sometimes God has to yell at me. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

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    Cynthia L Simmons

    May 6, 2019 - 08 : 39 : 29

    I can relate to Jonah. It’s easy for me to ignore God’s promptings cause I don’t like his agenda. Thanks for sharing.

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Kate Breslin

May 7, 2019 - 11 : 04 : 00

I usually call that tapping God’s “Holy Nudge,” reminding me that He’s there and still waiting for me to pay attention to what He’s saying. 🙂 Great post!

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