Ok, this week we had another setback-our fridge went out. Just when I thought one more thing couldn't go wrong it does. I'm sorry to be such a downer but this is getting almost comical...almost. I guess I have to laugh so I won't cry. If there is some rich relative out there that would like to send me some money, I'm open to handouts! If only. I hate having to spend money on things I wasn't planning on. I mean we are trying to move and in just the last few months we have had to pay hundreds of dollars to remove a tree that snapped, a thousand dollars on a new shower that leaked, had to replace all four tires on my van, get a new battery for the van, my tooth chipped (and we have no dental insurance,) I've had to go to the doc for plantar fasciitis and get two injections, and now the fridge. I'm sure I am leaving something out too. I mean our house won't sell and we can barely afford a down payment on a new one anyway and all this comes up. I just don't know if it will be possible.
I just had to get that out there. It's almost more than I can take. But all this to say--it isn't more than we can take! Our God is the God of the impossible! And I'm so grateful that I even have a house, a van, teeth, heels to walk on, and yes I am grateful for the fridge that we've had the last 8 years. I know we have far more than so many in the world and I'm amazed that God allows us to live in America where things are so plentiful. It's so easy to feel sorry for oneself when things are rough, but when things are going well are we really grateful? I guess a not so small lesson God is wanting me to learn is to be grateful in the rough and the smooth times. No matter how bad it may seem, it could be far-far worse. I hope we don't have to experience the far worse -I like the smooth times much more. But in the bad, I will choose to remember that this life is only temporary. We are but a vapor...passing through...and on the other side I know my Father is preparing for me a mansion. And in that mansion, I will have a french door, freezer on the bottom, ice/water in the door, stainless fridge. Oh wait, just kidding, that is what I wish I had in this life. In the next I will be all consumed with the God that is the Provider of all things good and all things that last. Thank you my everlasting Father for your unfailing love that surpasses any pleasure in this life! Please consume me!
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I was reading the story of Job to the kids today and the fact that after hearing ALL of his animals were gone, his servants murdered and his children crushed to death Job got down on his knees and PRAISED GOD. I don't do this. I whine, I cry, I moan......we all have so much to learn! Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
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