This has been a busy season for me. My various roles in PWOC have meant a lot of traveling, some by air but most by car. Today is another day on the road as I prepare for the Southeast Region Leadership Weekend at Fort Benning, GA. It will be a blessed time of fellowship and learning.
The beginning of my day, however, suggested something else altogether. As I prepared to take my bags out to the van, I realized that I must have locked my keys in the car the day before. This would not be the first time, of course, so I quickly retrieved my hide-a-key from the secret inside pocket of my purse. Crisis averted. That is until I got out to the car only to find that I had not just left my keys in the car, but in the ignition…in the ‘On’ position…with the satellite radio on…until it drained my battery! ugh.
I must confess, that a dead battery is also nothing new for me. Sad, but true. Therefore, I have my very own set of jumper cables AND I know how to use them! Go Army Wife!
So as I’m well into my 6+ hour drive, I’m contemplating how my life as a believer is different than others and how I allow God’s light to shine through me. The morning’s events prove that we are not immune to the challenges of daily life and as a military spouse, don’t these challenges always happen when our spouse is away?
So what makes a believer different? How does the Light of Jesus shine through me?
It’s how we handle and react to the challenges of daily life that make a difference. Rather than throwing a temper tantrum because my plans were being threatened, I lifted praise to my amazing Provider who always knows what I need. I had the key, which I acquired through another opportunity for praise. I had the cables, which I knew how to use because of yet another opportunity for praise. I had the time because by some miracle (!) I was actually 30 minutes ahead of schedule.
Coincidence? I don’t believe in those. I firmly believe that my Redeemer is surprised by nothing and prepared for everything! Through Him, I can relax and enjoy the Light of His presence and provision.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV
