James 1:2-4
It's been ten days in our new house and we are counting it all joy:
New home ownership
Ants and ants and ants and ants and ants and ants..........................................................
Pest control visit
More ants
An overflowing washer
Roto Rooter visit
More ants
A plugged up toilet
A visit to Home Depot for snake rental
Sewage back up
Have I mentioned ants?
A LEAKING PIPE
Wet carpet and padding
A sewage pipe break
Ants................................................
Waiting for Pest Control to make another visit
Seriously, God has been very gracious to us and He is the best provider. He has given us peace even in the craziness. I will admit when I got the analysis from the plumber today I almost cried, but I remembered that God is sovereign. He is totally in control and that even this seemingly abysmal situation is nothing for us to fret about. Psalm 37:8
Thankfully, my Bible Study this morning was on Joseph and God's sovereignty. Joseph was wronged by his brothers to put it lightly (Genesis 37) and in the end was able to see that although his brothers misdeeds were meant for evil, God is sovereign and He meant it for good! I LOVE that.
Having "situations" with our house is certainly nothing like being sold into slavery or being imprisoned, but the principle remains the same. Our great God is sovereign and there is nothing that touches us that doesn't pass through His hands first. Today we are considering this little trial as a chance to exercise our faith and count it as pure joy, because we know that we are developing a steadfastness that only comes with the fire.
Thank you Lord for your tender mercies that are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness to us O Lord.
Please help us to continue to rejoice in You. You are sovereign and Your understanding no one can fathom.
Until next time,
Missy
1 comment:
missy! its me rachel from the baptist church at cave creek, az, do you remember me? Im so glad I found you two!
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