An Unprogrammed Conversation
by Bill Burke
God: Hey, nice to see you. I see that you aligned yourself with the light.
Me: Yeah, I usually sit at the end of the bench so I can rest my arm occasionally on the side but this morning that spot was taken.
God: Cool, it’s good to move around. It offers a different perspective.
Me: Yeah, this is the first time I sat in this particular spot and the light really has me focused. Sometimes my mind drifts, you know.
God: Yeah, I know what you mean but if you focus and listen, you’ll be fine.
Me: That’s what I try to tell myself. When I look at the stage, I can feel your presence. It’s like you’re in the middle speaking to us and we’re at your side following the spoken words.
God: Yeah, that is a nice visual, I like it. I notice that food is being collected for the food bank –macaroni and cheese and tuna fish. Yumm!!! If you want to have an incredible heavenly meal – just add peas 
When you were thinking about standing up and sharing your visual interpretation of the scene before you, I was excited. But then you didn’t.
Me: I felt I needed more time.
God: It would have been alright but I must admit I really liked your proposal to recreate the scene at another time and write something. That was a great move and if I was giving out points, you would have gotten a bunch but you know me, my playing field is level.
By the way, how did you like my follow up?
Me: I thought it was so you.
God: I just couldn’t resist placing a pencil on your path home especially after you mentioned to a few people the previous week that you haven’t seen a pencil on the ground for a few months. I was sure that you would hear me laughing. Just a little reminder. Sometimes we all need them.
Me: Yeah, you’re right, I can’t argue with you. Anyway, you are always right.
God: Well, another hour has passed and it was really nice to have this conversation with you. Remember, I am always here 24/7, 365 – oh, this year is 366. Adjustments can be annoying sometimes.
By the way, the sticker you saw yesterday in that car window was right on the money. “God is having a good day”. I sure was and I hope you always have good days.
Later!!
