God Stop?

Patty at Girlfriends in God has God Stop Friday and I commented on her blog about God initiating prayer. I commented on Thankful Thursday but thought it may be a God Stop as well. Patty was right in sharing that God initiates prayer. God does initiate prayer and this week in a different kind of way for me. I was working at one of my churches and accidentally locked myself out. I knew the instant the door slammed it was God saying "Did you forget something?" No, it wasn't my keys but the fact that I was too busy to spend my time with Him! I normally have devotion and prayer with the boys on the way to school. Yesterday I left really early and my husband took the boys to school. When the door shut I immediately looked up and told God I was sorry I had been too busy but it was 30 degrees outside! I was in capris and a short sleeve shirt! My cell was with my keys. The pastor normally comes in at 8 am but not today! God wanted His time and He got it! He always wins! It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and the birds singing. I did spend time with God while walking briskly, of course to keep warm. The pastor came about 20 minutes later and when I shared with him why I was outside we laughed together and he agreed with me that God does initiate prayer. I am so thankful that God not only shuts doors but opens them as well!