I found a quote on Pinterest the other day that really got me. It's a Louie Giglio quote and it says, "God's plans for your life far exceed the circumstances of your day."
Oh how hard it is to look past the circumstances of my day, though! Please tell me you are with me in that boat!
Let me tell you this little story from this week that reminded me of it...
You know how I'm waiting (and waiting and waiting) for my house to sell? I try to be SO patient with God's timing on that because I know He has a bigger picture than I can see. (AKA - His plans for my life exceed the circumstances of my day.)
But the other night I had, as the secretary in Financial Aid used to say, "reached my saturation point." I was just flat out annoyed at gas prices and commutes and lack of house sales in my world. As respectfully as I could, I told Him I needed SOMETHING. A sign of SOMETHING.
The next day at work, I sat at my desk, trying not to think about the price of gas and the fact that an hour's drive separated me from an afternoon nap. As I mulled these thoughts, one of my work buds came in to go over some details with me about an event I'm working soon. Her last comment was "Don't forget to turn in mileage."
Say what?
Definitely didn't know to do that.
And less than 10 minutes after she left my office, my phone rang. Could the realtor show my house on Monday?
Thank you, God. I know it's a little mileage and one showing that may or may not be the showing. But it WAS a sign from God that He's listening and He sees what concerns my heart.
His plans exceed my circumstances. No two ways about that. But just the same, I'm thankful He is merciful to the way my circumstances affect my heart.
He is good.
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2 comments:
I feel your pain...
when I wrecked my "buggy" (my pet name for my ford escape) about 6 weeks ago and I knew that God has it in control and will replace double of what I've lost if I hope in Him.(Zechariah 9:12 AMP) So my dad deals in used cars and within two weeks after my wreck they had a person call them to see if they would take a trade in (an escape) for a truck on the lot... may or may not be my new "buggy" but I knew God was listening and present. At this present time, that guy never called back, but dad bought a really cheap escape and is working on it (it had been damaged) for a possible vehicle for me. It may not be as nice as mine was but it will cost alot less than my insurance paid me, and I know that God is not done. He has a plan and we can't forget that He is in charge as we walk in faith.
Christy...I'm so sorry about your buggy! (And I love the name...why have I not named my car? I do not know.) I am proud of you for hanging in there and waiting for God to lead...so hard, isn't it? You're so right. He's not done. He has a plan. And I hope you get to see a brilliant, glorious, God-magnifying end to this story!!! :)
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