It's been awhile since I've made time to write. I've had way too much to get done and not enough hours in the day. Chaos, clutter, and crankiness seem to rule the house. Every morning when the alarm goes off and I smack the snooze button my mind begins to race with the pressures of the day.
Who needs to be where at what time for an appointment, practice, or game. The errands that need to be run to the pharmacy or grocery store. What do I have in the freezer that I can cook for dinner? Do I know the songs on the set list for Sunday? Can I wait till tomorrow to do laundry? Remember, it's trash day. It's Ian's snack day. Sean has been asking for waffles. Don't forget to drop that bill off? And on and on...
I'm exhausted before I ever get up!
Our family has been going through some stuff lately and we've been earnestly seeking God for a miracle. And I expect God to show up. But I need to remember that He does things in His time, His way...and He doesn't always adhere to the specific requests I've prayed with the details I've given Him on how best to fix my situation. He sees the big picture and is concerned with my growth in Him, not just my comfort or an easy fix. I'm convinced much of our inner struggle comes from our perspective.
What do we choose to focus on? Am I only thinking about how difficult things are and begging God for a miracle without noticing and being grateful for the miracles He does in my life everyday. For some reason, we, as humans, find it much easier to focus on the negative and what we don't have. It's like our default setting. I need to change my perspective and be intentional about it.
I believe there are certain things we can do that help position ourselves for God's blessings and miracles. Being obedient to His word and listening to His voice. I also believe God wants to bless us and loves to move on our behalf. God is all about showing off in ways that give us no other option but to give Him the glory.
My challenge to you, and myself, is this: instead of waiting and begging God for whatever "big" miracle we are in need of, let's start thanking Him for the "small" miracles He does for us everyday. You know the ones I'm talking about. The close parking place at Walmart. The short line at the pharmacy. When you find your lost keys. Hitting all the green lights when you're running late. Evenings with no homework and nowhere to go. A morning where the kids get along and no one spills anything at breakfast. Let's intentionally start thanking Him and giving Him praise for these things. He loves when we have relationship with Him for more than just pleading our requests . I don't know about you, but I enjoy giving my children special things...but I always want to do more for them when they are grateful for the things I do for them everyday. Let's start praising Him in the "everyday" and wait expectantly for Him to move on our behalf in the "big" things!
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32 NIV)
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