I almost felt like I had to say, "Excuse me" as we drove between them. On a
very busy street with cars streaming both ways two people were holding an
animated conversation across the street from each other. I felt like it
was a typical conversation I have with God. Life is streaming between us.
I realize He is supposed to be inside and speak to me in a still small
voice, but reality is that life is full and loud and takes up our days. I
call to Him and I know He calls back but there is so much going on I fear
some days I don't hear. I know He hasn't gone anywhere. It's me.

Remember the night God spoke to a little boy named Samuel? "And the LORD
called Samuel again the third time. So he arose and went to Eli, and said,
"Here I am, for you did call me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD had
called the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down; and it shall
be, if He calls you, that you must say, 'Speak, LORD, for your servant
hears.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the LORD came and
stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel answered,
"Speak, for your servant hears."

I love that story. Knowing that God doesn't play favorites means He calls
to us. We might not hear our name called in the middle of the night because
He is as diverse as we are diverse. He speaks to us via Scripture, sermons,
devotionals such as this, friends and sometimes those who are not are
friends. The important thing to remember is He wants to dialogue with you.