It is said that God works in mysterious ways. But sometimes He just works through the everyday, the average stuff that would mean nothing to anyone but the person He is reaching out to at that moment. Yesterday, I was getting in some much needed, much neglected exercise and I was listening to a Joyce Meyer podcast as is my habit. It was finally a warm day with sunshine, the proverbial blue skies, fluffy white cloud type of day, perfect for spring. Yaaay.
The teaching was on "Who is God?" Joyce was saying how God sometimes reaches out to us on an extremely personal level, giving a small blessing only that person would understand or appreciate. And guess what?!? God confirmed this to me as I was driving to work, and again this morning.
Driving to work yesterday I was saddened by the tragedy some dear friends were facing. I thought to myself that handling the bigger problems in life, the hard times was easier for me (faith-wise, and trust-wise) than dealing with the every day little menaces that pop up and pile up. Even though I was hurting for my friends I knew in my heart of hearts that God would carry them through the death of a beautiful unborn little girl. I knew that He would be their healer and their strength in the upcoming days, as He has been in the past for all of us.
As I was talking all this through with the Lord, I asked Him, "Why can't I handle the little foxes that spoil my day? Why do I so easily get derailed when small problems and annoyances build up, one upon the other? I told Him it is then that I question His love for me, His care and His plans for me. Right now I am in a season of extreme overwhelmed-ness (if there is such a word, if not there should be!). And this is where He brought Joyce's teaching to life. Our Father is so good and so funny.
Most people who know me know that in my younger days (and even now) Guns and Roses was my favorite band. And so, God used, even this worldly band to show His love for me. As I was going through all those thoughts and question in my mind, He put a "work force block" of Guns and Roses on the radio. Three songs in a row of my favorite band!! How personal can it get! How, "I love you and I am listening?" No one but God Himself could have planned this any better!
And now for this morning. Today is another crazy day in the life of.... There's daily chores, both mine and Vinny's. Dr's appts, laundry, grocery shopping, pool stuff, making meals and setting up my out of commission husband with his care package for the night while I am working.....top that off with trying to find someone to do work around the house and going to work. Then squeeze in God time, blog time, grabbing a quick meal at some point...I just don't know how it will all get done. Or if it will. All are important, all need to be accomplished. And so I took a quick minute to read "One-Minute Inspirations for Women" by Elizabeth George. Yet another little gift for Mother's Day from my church. I'm going to quote directly here, because in all honestly I can't say it any better, nor do I want to try. ""First pray over your priorities....Ask the Lord to give you directions for your day: 'Lord, I only have a limited time left in my day. What do I need to focus on?" The whole reading was along these lines. What a gem! What a small treasure, speaking to just where I was at just this moment. The Lord is personal, present and working in each of our days!
Joyce said to keep our eyes open for the little things He does. And that lines up with the purpose of this blog for me, and for all who read and live it with me. That we see God in our lives. What an awesome God we serve.
Thank You Lord for Your touch and intimacy. I love when You do these things. Please let my readers, my family, my friends see Your hand on their day. In Jesus Name, amen.
Be on the look out!!
Luke 12:6-7 “What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.
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