If any of you reading this know me you will be aware that i am a fan of coffee. Yes, i have my favourite Starbucks concoction, and a concoction it is - if ever you buy a coffee with me you will know what i mean!! Not only that but i know precisely my order in Cafe Nero and love that i can alter it slightly (depending on my mood) in Costa.
York is full of coffee shops and tea rooms; everything from the major brands to quirky hideouts. From the famous Betty's to the little known snugs. I was pondering yesterday why it was that God had brought me to York, perhaps it was simply so i could enjoy a variety of beverage providing facilities? Quite possibly not! However, i have had the privilege of meeting with several friends and enjoying these delights. It is a rather expensive hobby of mine but a shear delight! In these moments of meeting and chatting you are away from the humdrum of home life. If it is a good friend you can share the highs and lows of life, catching up and asking advice, challenge and yet not feel like you are intruding. This kind of friend knows when you are having a bad day and need a hug. A friend like this can share what is troubling them and what gives them joy. What I have found over the years is that God is a friend just like that.
We presume that God likes to keep a distance and doesn't want to hear about the small things happening in our lives. After all, God is God and He already knows everything, in fact he knows us better than we know ourselves, so why should we tell Him? The answer is; because He cares and wants and personal relationship with us. I think this is incredible! Sometimes we can think that we need to get down on our knees to pray but actually all we need to do is grab a coffee or a cup of tea, sit back and chat. It might sound odd at first, it might feel strange but ask God to come and sit with you (as you would a friend in a coffee shop) and chat to Him about whatever is happening. I love sitting and talking to God in this way. I have to admit though i have never actually done it in a coffee shop - that might look a little too odd for comfort.
Thanks for walking the adventure with me and Happy New Year if i haven't said it to you already!!
