See, Monday could have been worse, I hit my car because I avoided hitting a person. Tuesday was stressful too, and I didn't handle the day as well as I should have, but I was still able to thank God for the little things and people who helped to make the day brighter for me as I struggled through in prayer, and yesterday I was almost hit again, but wasn't and that certainly is a blessing! I have always had a fear of being hit by another car while driving so I am very aware of the other vehicles and was able to react in time to avoid the accident.
I count all of the above as blessings. I am grateful for all the ways I have been blessed despite my stress. I see and understand that while it has been a stressful week, it has also been a blessed one, and when I look at these experiences as a whole I see it all as one big learning experience and opportunity to grow in my relationship with God. It is all a chance to say 'God, I don't like these things, but I trust that whatever happens you will use it for your glory! I trust that these things have happened to grow me and for my good, not harm.'
Psalm 69:29-30
29 But as for me, afflicted and in pain—
may your salvation, God, protect me.
30 I will praise God’s name in song
and glorify him with thanksgiving.
James 1:2-4
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Romans 12:12
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
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