It was decided to have a group walk. Our ages spanned from four to the late eighties, nineteen of us, plus two dogs,. The four year old would be cycling the two and a half miles, accompanied by her uncle, the older ones would be driving right to the lunch place without the walk. It was forecast to be a very wet day, more complications! The planned place to eat lunch was cancelled at the last moment. Various other places were approached without success. Everyone prayed. Then God spoke to one particular man. This man received a message from God to chose a particular place, but he was the only one who hear a message from God. I know God heard all the prayers, but I was struck by the fact that only one person heard a reply. This man was successful in obtaining a booking. I pondered that God spoke to one man and not the others.
As an answer to prayer everything fell into place. The day wasn’t as wet as had been forecast, the new eating place proved to be exactly what we wanted and was dog friendly; a most enjoyable and safe day was had by all. It was a blessing and we felt that God was in the plan, the most important aspect. How often do we go our own way. Even if we pray we don’t listen to God. We are in too much of a hurry.