Ever had a thought enter your mind that seemed to come out of no-where? Did it surprise you with it's uniqueness? Did it make you catch your breath? I have had this happen more than once...many times to be exact! It is one of those Delightful Surprises...special gift from God to make me realize that there is Someone bigger than me who rules the universe.
Take the snowstorms happening here in Wisconsin and the upper mid-west right now! At church we are in the second week of a production called Brodhead to Bethlehem, as mentioned in the previous blog. Last week we cancelled the Saturday production because of storms...not only snow but sleet, freezing rain, ice...not a pretty picture or something you intentionally go out in! Had only 25 people walk through on Sunday...and now another storm is predicted to hit again on Saturday and Sunday and multiples for the week following!
Normally I would be stressed to the max...look at all the time and expense we have gone through these last few weeks to get this together...and with a cast of over 80 people yet! I would be pleading with God to give us a break, after all, this is for you! But I have this amazing sense of calm right now. This is something we cannot control so why worry? If we have to cancel or close early for the safety of those involved, we will...God will still be there! He will still be glorified by our attitude...probably more so by our attitude than by the actual production, as fine as it is!
You see, I have discovered that my attitude plays a big part in my Glorifying God! Jesus had the best attitude in the world and He faced much worse than snow storms! He faced angry crowds, religious leaders bent on destroying Him, cruel Kings and Roman guards, and even death on a cross...all for ME! And He did it with the greatest attitude! He is to be my example...so...I choose not to sweat the things I have no control over! He is Still God, He is Still in control...even of the snowstorms and other storms of life are still in His capable hands!
So, the delightful, serendiptious surprises of God...the assurance and peace that no matter what He sees all, knows all, and works all things out best for all and for His glory...keep me on my knees with a grateful heart. A heart at peace in the midst of storm, a strong heart that rises up to fight the battles that need to be fought and the assured heart that My God is a good God and that His love for me will never be based on what I do...but on Who He is...
Amazing!
Love ya,
Susi G
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