Awhile back, Erin had a letter in the archive on the “Not So With You” page about paying attention to what God is trying to speak to us about.
I’d like to tell you a story… about lions. After my dad, Dick Dreesen, passed away in February of 2014, I started seeing lions. Not right away, but a few months after he passed. I saw lions on TV, in magazines, in stores, and on the coffee cups from Glen’s Gas Station. My man and I even saw a couple of stone lions at the Maplewood Cemetery for the first time after driving by them many times before.
Finally one day I asked myself, “What is a lion supposed to mean?” The only lion I could think of was the lion from the Wizard of Oz. What was it he needed? Then it dawned on me… he needed COURAGE! And that’s what I was needing too. My dad was a dear friend and I missed him so much. We all missed him. He always had good advice if we asked and there were decisions to be made after he passed that were hard at times. After I realized that God had been telling me to be brave, I didn’t feel so afraid anymore.
The final part of my story is when I went to the local eye doctor to get some new glasses. Crystal helped me find the perfect pair. They fit like a glove—very comfortable. I asked her what the decoration was on the side of the glasses… sure enough—there were lions!
So what is God trying to speak to you about? Is he showing you something over and over, trying to get your attention? Be brave, be strong, be courageous… Look for lions.
Jeane (Dreesen) Leslie