I have.

Two times in the past year. Both times God was trying to get my attention.

Six months ago I stormed out of a meeting after submitting my verbal resignation. I was tired… frustrated… trapped. I drove away from the church resolute in my abrupt announcement.

I ran out of gas 1 mile down the road. Forced to call a friend who happened to be in that meeting.

I had no interest in talking but God wasn’t interested in what I wanted. He positioned me to face the issue. Metaphorically you could say I was out of gas. God was just standing by with the right person in position to help when I was willing to deal with it.

Fast forward 6 months. Thursday.

I ran out of gas on the interstate.

Sat for an hour waiting for roadside assistance. Except this time, I was prepared for it. Open to it. I knew it was God forcing me to stop my world and focus my attention on Him.

So I did. I prayed. I listened. Prayed some more. Listened some more.

Would love to say that I received a revelation. An epiphany. A hiccup. Something profound.

Really… I just felt His presence. Peace. Joy. (As I sat in my car with 70+ mile/hour semi’s passing by!)

Sad that it requires running my car out of gas to get my attention, but thankful that He is patient with me until I figure it out.

Is your dummy light flashing!