Getting What You Don't Deserve

Do you ever stop and think about all the things in your life that you take for granted? Do you think of the many blessings (large or small) that God brings your way that you certainly don't deserve? Last week I was gently reminded of this and God's grace when my loving husband unexpectedly whisked me away to the middle of nowhere!

I know I was pretty grumpy that Friday -- all day-- as I dealt with the daily activities of life that seem to generate so much stress (bills, kids, unmet expectations, no shower yet, and lack of sleep). And to top it off my 2 youngest ones almost lost of the privilege of going into the gymnastics class b/c of so many problems on the way there- ugh!. I literally sat in the car crying out to God trying to decide what in the world I should do about them. Of their own accord they came to repentance (thank you Lord) and we did complete the class.

When I arrived home I was met with a smirky grin from my son and a husband who whispers, "We are leaving." My thought was that he and N were leaving and I had no idea where. He quickly set me straight that he and I were leaving and he had taken care of it all! From childcare arrangements to packing for me ---- N said, "He packed half of your closet!" The sitter was a couple from our housechurch, and already there to spend the weekend with our kids! (TGHANK YOU~)

Blown away -- YES!! You see Rob NEVER takes care of any details like this, and when I asked him about it he said, "Lists! I asked God and he gave me lots of lists!"

We were blessed with the opportunity to stay in a "cabin" of a family we had recently done a Bible Study with and it was AMAZING! It was the perfect place to "Be still and know that I am God!" Something I desperately needed to do. We ate, we talked, we journaled, we slept, we walked around the property, and we rested. It was wonderful!

I am so glad God in His graciousness has granted me so much more than I deserve! One of the challenges of the weekend for me was to see Him more fully and to show Him more clearly to my kids. I often forget that the only think I deserve is eternal damnation, but because of His grace I have so much more-- SO MUCH MORE!! Thank you Lord Jesus! It really shouldn't be about the stress of the day, but the source of my strength!