Not That Box!

Minesweeper

Not That Box!

How many of you are familiar with that horrid, I do mean horrid game called "Minesweeper?"

For those unfamiliar with the game here is the jist of it: It's a single-player puzzle video game that originated in the 1960s. The basic objective of the game is to clear a rectangular board containing hidden "mines" or bombs without detonating any of them. It's absolutely wretched! I could never grasp the concept of the game and always hit the mines like ALWAYS. I could never figure out how to play it. 

Then you have these professional people out in the world who are like PRO Minesweepers. Seriously they exist! There was this quadriplegic woman that I cared for many years ago and it was her all time favorite game. We would sit there for hours. Literally hours playing this game. God forbid I hit the wrong box and screw up her score Ha-Ha. You would think after hours of sitting with this woman playing this game that I would have also become a huge pro. Yeah, NOT.  

What My Screen ALWAYS looks like!

Okay so earlier today I went to the chiropractor and I am laying down on this awesome hydro-bed playing solitaire and suddenly I feel a nudge to quit my favorite game and go into the devil's lair. Like I legit feel this game is of the devil, not even playing. LOL. Sooooo I was like seriously? God, are you serious? Because you know maybe He was punking me! I mean it could happen. The man really does have a sense of humor. So being the obedient child I try to always be...I go to the Minesweeper game. Boom I die. Try another round BOOM I die again. Third time BOOM I try again. I was like seriously THIS IS POINTLESS. 

These Bombs Are Brutal!

I mean seriously there is no reason for me to keep playing this wretched game. I am suppose to be relaxing remember God. I mean that is why I am here. Then of course He says, "how about this time we play it TOGETHER!" I was like uhh seriously? You want to play in this horrid game? I mean how is this even going to happen. I mean I know I am a little charismatic, but I like to think I am completely sane hahaha. [This is how God and I dialogue...seriously hhahaha! God really does talk to you in a language you will understand.] So I was like fine I mean how can I tell YOU of all people NO! 

The craziest most bizarre thing happens. I turn on the game again and ONE box stands out so I click it. Now mind you I am fully expecting to DIE! So I open my eyes and I am still alive!! Say WHAT!! WOOOOO. Then I hear Him say okay your turn so I hurry up and hit a button. Still alive. PHEW! I am like okay your turn. I wait a few moments looking over the screen and another button stands out. I quickly click it thinking we are sooo dead this time. AHHHH!! We are still alive. So we go back and forth like this thru the whole game until the Doctor arrives. 

Playing with God is way more Fun!

So your probably wondering where I am going with this right? Yeah, me too. hahahahahah Kidding! Although truth be told I was asking God this same question when He kept playing the scene over and over in my head tonight at prayer. Then it dawned on me during one of our songs tonight. We were in the middle of singing the song, "Lord, I Need You" and we got to the part where we were singing... "YOUR MY ONE DEFENSE, MY RIGHTEOUSNESS..OH GOD HOW I NEED YOU." 

BOOM! Light bulb. I get it. I totalllyyyyyyyyyyy get it. You wanted me to realize you are MY ONE DEFENSE. I could walk thru minefields and NOT be touched if I waited quietly for you to tell me where to step next!. Get outta dodge. LOL. Then it was like pure download for the next hour. 

So I guess the moral of my story is that God wants us to begin trusting HIM to guide us thru the places we consider the "devils lair." It wasn't really about the game, but about LIFE. Sometimes we get so busy and go where we think we are suppose to go that we actually hit the wrong box! We need to get back on track, slow down, wait on HIM to highlight our next move and trust in HIS leading. He also wants you to know that it's okay to have fun with Him! He genuinely LOVES spending REAL time with you. He wants to be THAT real in your life. 

With Love


Jessica

P.S. I love that God talks to us in a language we understand! We have a riot together sometimes LOL!

How I Feel Playing This Wretched Game!

Here are a few scriptures to ponder that go along with my little life lesson. I hope your having a great night and until next time, I hope God draws you in and pulls you into a deeper revelation of His love for you! He makes an amazing friend.

Psalm 25:4-5 Make me know Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.

James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 

Psalm 31:3 For You are my rock and my fortress; For Your name's sake You will lead me and guide me.

Psalm 16:7-8 I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night. I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 73:23-24 Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory.

John 10:3-4 "To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. "When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.