For whatever reason I am also drawn to the blogs of complete strangers. Many of these complete strangers have something going on in their life. Usually the sickness of their child. I read each day and ask the Lord to lift them in prayer.
Right now I am following www.mycharmingkids.net and her son Stellan. Go and read for yourself what this little guy has done to change the world in the sixth earthly months he has been here. I also read the story of Audrey. Audrey passed to heaven just hours after she was born. www.audreycaroline.blogspot.com . These two children and countless others that I have read about over the years have taught me more about God's grace and the miracles he performs in this world than I could ever learn in church. I remember some of these children's names like they are old friends. Allie Scott, Ben Bowen, Emerald Mayes, Cheyene Fivash.
In the real world I have a dear friend who's home was destroyed in a fire last week. We had a friend call today and his mom was diagnosed with colon cancer. I spent the afternoon arguing with my husband.
Life is such a gift. I need reminded of it often. I spent last night stewing because the dishes needed done, and the laundry needed done, and snack needed to be made, and none of it had been done. Yet, all across the world there are simple reminders that we could miss of how God is working. We are definitely part of a bigger plan. Even if you do not believe in God, I think we could all agree that there is some higher power with a hand in all of this.
The moral of the story... Don't sweat the small stuff.
2 comments:
Ahhh such a wise post. Thank you!
I read some of those too. It's hard to put things in perspective sometimes, but that definitely does it for me. I also think it's OK to think what's happening in your life IS the worst thing ever, because sometimes that's how we cope and grieve. And eventually, when reality sets in, you just get it.
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