Life's Bombardments (work together for good)
My life motto for the past few years seems to be “Why does Life have to be So Hard?”
It seems that life always bombards us and we are just victims.
Last Monday, on my way home for lunch, I got into my van, started to reach for the door, and the wind pushed the door into the car next to me. It is costing us over $400 to fix that car. This is one of those times when I am tempted to ask “why?” It was nothing I did? The wind did it. Now, it is not comparable to a tornado in greatness, but certainly comparable in the “why-factor.” My philosophy is that to as God why is like inviting the devil into your thoughts to cause doubt in your faith. I always resist asking God “why?” Instead, I ask God, “What are you teaching me through this?” At this point, I’m still awaiting an answer.
Last night, the car our 16 year old drives would not start and we had to have it towed. We were told it was the starter (which we replaced only 2 years ago). The news was that it could cost us $350. What are you teaching me through this, God? Today, I got my answer. The shop had good news, it was not the starter, it was only a wire to the starter and the car starts just fine at minimal cost. Great! The shop had bad news. He asked me, “I am sure you have heard that terrible noise?” Me, hear it? I do not drive it. The 16 year old drives it. Did he hear it? It turns out that two of my men knew about this horrible noise and yet no one did anything about it. The water pump is going to cost us about $325. However, had the car continued to be driven, chances are, the pump would have gone out and the engine would have overheated from continued driving. What has God taught me? He has taught me that he protects us. He has reminded me that “All things work together for good to those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” (Eph. 1:22-23). That starter wire protected us from even bigger problems and costs. God worked something bad for something good. Isn’t he an awesome God?
I’ve been watching life bombard other people for a few weeks and now it is our turn it seems. Bombardments always seem to come in threes, right? Really, in digiscrapping design principles, things in three look the best on a page. (giggle) So, what has God got in store for us next? Only He knows.
I went tonight with my Little (Big Brother, Big Sister) to a movie. We saw Astronaut Farmer and I really enjoyed it. His wife really teaches us in this movie what “submitting to husbands” is supposed to be. She supports her husband through all the ups and downs, as crazy as they are. She believes in him and loves him unconditionally. It’s a great example for both husbands and wives to reflect on as they “submit to one another.”
My Little will be moving out of state on Friday, so this is our last meeting together. I wonder what the future holds for me now. How soon will I be matched with another Little? How will that go? What path is God going to take me down next?
My first local digital scrapbooking class, I hope, went well. I believe I overwhelmed them. I was nervous and talked fast and do hope that next week I can feel more relaxed. I’ve been looking forward to this for so long and am thankful it is finally here. Basketball season is finally over and I am also looking forward to a more relaxed personal calendar.
Well, that’s it for my personal post to keep my family and friends informed. Till next time!
It seems that life always bombards us and we are just victims.
Last Monday, on my way home for lunch, I got into my van, started to reach for the door, and the wind pushed the door into the car next to me. It is costing us over $400 to fix that car. This is one of those times when I am tempted to ask “why?” It was nothing I did? The wind did it. Now, it is not comparable to a tornado in greatness, but certainly comparable in the “why-factor.” My philosophy is that to as God why is like inviting the devil into your thoughts to cause doubt in your faith. I always resist asking God “why?” Instead, I ask God, “What are you teaching me through this?” At this point, I’m still awaiting an answer.
Last night, the car our 16 year old drives would not start and we had to have it towed. We were told it was the starter (which we replaced only 2 years ago). The news was that it could cost us $350. What are you teaching me through this, God? Today, I got my answer. The shop had good news, it was not the starter, it was only a wire to the starter and the car starts just fine at minimal cost. Great! The shop had bad news. He asked me, “I am sure you have heard that terrible noise?” Me, hear it? I do not drive it. The 16 year old drives it. Did he hear it? It turns out that two of my men knew about this horrible noise and yet no one did anything about it. The water pump is going to cost us about $325. However, had the car continued to be driven, chances are, the pump would have gone out and the engine would have overheated from continued driving. What has God taught me? He has taught me that he protects us. He has reminded me that “All things work together for good to those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” (Eph. 1:22-23). That starter wire protected us from even bigger problems and costs. God worked something bad for something good. Isn’t he an awesome God?
I’ve been watching life bombard other people for a few weeks and now it is our turn it seems. Bombardments always seem to come in threes, right? Really, in digiscrapping design principles, things in three look the best on a page. (giggle) So, what has God got in store for us next? Only He knows.
I went tonight with my Little (Big Brother, Big Sister) to a movie. We saw Astronaut Farmer and I really enjoyed it. His wife really teaches us in this movie what “submitting to husbands” is supposed to be. She supports her husband through all the ups and downs, as crazy as they are. She believes in him and loves him unconditionally. It’s a great example for both husbands and wives to reflect on as they “submit to one another.”
My Little will be moving out of state on Friday, so this is our last meeting together. I wonder what the future holds for me now. How soon will I be matched with another Little? How will that go? What path is God going to take me down next?
My first local digital scrapbooking class, I hope, went well. I believe I overwhelmed them. I was nervous and talked fast and do hope that next week I can feel more relaxed. I’ve been looking forward to this for so long and am thankful it is finally here. Basketball season is finally over and I am also looking forward to a more relaxed personal calendar.
Well, that’s it for my personal post to keep my family and friends informed. Till next time!
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