Peace In The Storm

Yesterday was another great day I celebrated my nephews birthday. We had a blast we ate and just laughed at Applebee's. On our way home my family decided to go and get a movie to finish the evening by the TV. Well that was fun.

We got out of blockbusters and oh my our car decided not to start. The starter on the only car we own decided to go. It was pouring rain with 50 mile winds and it was COLD. That was a nightmare with two teens and a 7 year old in the car. One was cold, the other was hungry and so on. After several hours with the help of family we got home.

I got up this morning and everything came to a complete realization. I had no car OMG!!!!!!!!! What was I to do? If any one has read my story you would know that we have gone through many trials. My first instinct is to SCREAM and CRY. When troubles come your way we tend to start with "I can't believe this is happening to me" and we start whining. Why? Why me?

I decided to just go and be alone with God and I started reading about David in 2 Samuel 23. God brought me to this story and he showed how God loved David. In Acts 13:22 it says "I found David.... a man after My own heart" I thought about that. God had revealed to me right there that David suffered. During his life his son raped his daughter, one son killed another, his wife turned his back on him, his best friend betrayed him, they took his kingdom, they tried to kill him, and he spent a lot of time hiding in the caves. Yet with all this he ran to God always and God gave him a strength to go on. David although he suffered greatly was an anointed man, a man chosen by God.

My oh my these words really hit me hard. I started thinking of my life and all that I have suffered yet I know that God still loves me and that He has a plan for my life. The word says "For I know the plans I have for you". I began crying and placing all my cares in the palms of his hands and giving glory to him. Although my troubles are not totally resolved I know that he made an agreement with me, a covenant with me and my family . It was guaranteed when he died for me and my family. He promises safety and success. I must stand on his word when I can't do anything else and begin to rejoice and mediate on the promises of God. This is why today I can stand and I refuse to settle for less because he brings such joy in the middle of my long suffering.