Something strange and unexpected
happened to me –
I felt myself called by My God
and I found myself
powerless to resist.
It was a difficult journey
but I made it
and eventually found myself
in the presence of My God.
But while I was delighted to be there
I began to sense
that something was wrong.

I went to speak to My God.

“I have one question for you”,
said My God,
“Where’s Paul?”

My shoulders slumped.
I looked at the ground
and squirmed.
“Paul’s not here”, I replied.
“Why did Paul not come with you?”
asked My God.
“Because I didn’t ask him”, I replied.

“Claire”,
My God continued,
“I’ve been calling Paul
in just the same way
that I’ve been calling you.
I had really hoped
that you two would come
together”.

Later,
as I prepared to leave,
My God spoke to me, saying
“Claire,
I know how long it took you
to get here.
But don’t worry;
your journey will be much quicker,
happier and easier
with Paul by your side”.

And, you know,
My God was right!

© Claire Murray 16th March 2014