Well, here I am again. Typing is still a chore, so this won't be too long of a post.
I was rear-ended a week ago today. My van is still scrunched up and my arm and neck still hurt (can't you just hear the whine?). But all things happen for the good of those who love God and this is no exception. I'm sure the Lord has a plethora of things He's accomplishing through this one, small incident in my life--both for me and for the other people involved. What they all are, I don't know. But here's a few that have struck (ooh, bad pun) me.
- I have so much to be thankful for. I'm not seriously injured, praise God. Yes, this arm/neck/wrist thing is annoying, but I'm not hobbling around in a cast or stuck in coma. My kids weren't in the car. The other guy has insurance. I have insurance. I have a great chiropractor--I can actually make a fist without too much pain because of what he's done. But only God brings healing.
- I have almost zero control over my life. I'm not saying that I'm a robot, but I didn't set out to get hit. God brought that to me. The Lord could take me today or tomorrow. The Lord could take my husband or children today or tomorrow. My house could burn down this afternoon. I could win the lottery tonight (well, I might have to play the lottery first...). But in this I am confident, my steps are ordered by the Lord. Nothing has spun out of His control.
- I'm not terribly patient. I'm sure that comes as no surprise to any of you. Waiting for insurance adjusters and paperwork and pain pills to kick in is no fun. But God is working patience in me through this. I can't let my pain or irritation at the world be a cause for me to sin. I fail here, so...
- I'm remembering what a horrible, rotten sinner I am. And I'm thanking Jesus that He has taken my sin upon Himself and has justified me and granted me His Holy Spirit to sanctify me. I have so, so very far to go.
- Prayer is so important. I don't pray enough. But I am praying (ironic, no?) that God will give me a heart to pray. For myself, my family, my friends, and even the kid who hit me.
- My life doesn't suck as much as other peoples'. I really do have a lot to be thankful for. My life is very blessed. It's easier to look at all of the things that are wrong with one's life when one doesn't feel good. It's hard to look on the bright side or to count one's blessings. But that's what I am called to do--"Count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations."
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