""Why would the Incas make people take the long route?" my friend from Alabama asked.
"Because the emperor knew, the more painful the journey to Machu Picchu, the more the traveler would appreciate the city once he got there."
That's another quote from the Donald Miller book I referred to yesterday.
Isn't that true about our journeys? My life wouldn't be full of as much joy and awe of the blessings I am surrounded with had I not endured suffering.
What would life be like if everyone was given everything they wanted and lived pain free and without hardship?
It would probably be easy to forget about God.
I don't know where I would be today had I not looked to God for strength and security. My painful journey has taught me what an awesome and amazing God we have.
I don't know what kind of a journey I have ahead of me. Tomorrow morning I get my blood tested. I have a whole flood of emotions overtaking me.
Part of me is nervous for the results. Part of me is scared. Part of me is anxious to get it over with. Part of me just wants answers. Part of me is reassured that God has everything under control.
He saw me through so much before, He will continue to be Faithful.
Isn't God amazing like that?
Blessings:
-I started on a new book today
-My name was in another paper, and I got the official letter from the provost saying I was on the honor roll! I'm still so proud of myself- normally I wouldn't be- but considering what I went through last semester, I'm just amazed. It shows how strong I am.
-I got a $20.00 tip at work tonight! Brought a big smile to my face!
-Laughs
-I made apple turnovers in my spare amount of free time today- they were great!
-Free catered meal tonight of 4 kinds of salads, broasted chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, fruit. MMMMmm , oh the benefits of working in food service!
-Thank you all for the prayers. You're all amazing.
Isaiah 43:2 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah%2043:2&version=NIV) - There are no promises that everything is easy, all the time. It's "When", not "If". But it's a promise that no matter what comes your way, God hasn't forgotten about you and He hasn't abandoned you - He's right there with you - watching over you & walking beside you. Always.
ReplyDeleteBless you Dylan, I hope the blood results bring good news. One thing that I've been finding comforting is knowing that nothing 'good' or 'bad' can come into my life without God's permission- Lamentations 3:37- "Who can speak and have it happen if the lord has not decreed it?" We may not understand what is going on, but God is still sovereign and in control of every little detail. Praying for you.
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