Today I got a call from the insurance adjuster and he told me that they are accepting liability and will be paying for the damage done to my vehicle. They will also pay for me to have a rental. I don't know what they thought I've been doing for the past 8 days. Regardless, I'm taking the rental for everyday that they will pay. Hopefully it's not a Geo Metro. I'm tired of being cramped in Andy's little car. It's really hard to get groceries or anything when Andy's trunk is full of dirty clothes and the inside is carrying us. The other day when we stopped, Hannah said, "finally! Now I can stretch my legs." I am very thankful to God that my van will get fixed! Merry Christmas to all!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
God is Good--all the time!
Sometimes it seems that everything in life is against you. Your sink clogs up, you have a flat tire, your dryer quits working, and your dog runs away all in the same week. It's like God is tightening the screws, turning up the heat, and beating you into submission. I've had one of those weeks, and I don't know that I am passing the test. I've been grouchy today, and I keep thinking "why is everything going wrong?" "What is God trying to teach me?"
Yesterday, I dropped my daughter off at her piano lesson and was going to the bank. I was no more than a block from where I dropped Hannah off when a lady smashed into me. I have about $4,000.00 worth of damage to my van, and the lady did not have a proper driver's license, so there is a chance that her insurance will not pay. I was not hurt, and Hannah was not with me which was a good thing. This wasn't the first stressful thing that had happened this week, and I'm guessing it won't be the last thing this week either.
One thing God has been teaching me is that this life is not about me. God has a plan, and although he cares about the smallest aspects of my life, he also has a bigger plan than me. He's also been teaching me that life is not all about the here and now. I have a better day coming. There will be no more stressful jobs or hectic schedules. I won't have to be separated from loved ones. It's going to be one big fellowship dinner, and Jesus will be the guest of honor. Life is also not about the stuff I accumulate. Things are not important to God, and I don't need to be attached to the things of this world.
I know God will let His glory show in every circumstance of my life, I just have to rest in Him. It says in Matthew 11:6, "And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. " God has given me more than I deserve, and I pray that I will forever be grateful and never offended in the paths God leads me down.
Yesterday, I dropped my daughter off at her piano lesson and was going to the bank. I was no more than a block from where I dropped Hannah off when a lady smashed into me. I have about $4,000.00 worth of damage to my van, and the lady did not have a proper driver's license, so there is a chance that her insurance will not pay. I was not hurt, and Hannah was not with me which was a good thing. This wasn't the first stressful thing that had happened this week, and I'm guessing it won't be the last thing this week either.
One thing God has been teaching me is that this life is not about me. God has a plan, and although he cares about the smallest aspects of my life, he also has a bigger plan than me. He's also been teaching me that life is not all about the here and now. I have a better day coming. There will be no more stressful jobs or hectic schedules. I won't have to be separated from loved ones. It's going to be one big fellowship dinner, and Jesus will be the guest of honor. Life is also not about the stuff I accumulate. Things are not important to God, and I don't need to be attached to the things of this world.
I know God will let His glory show in every circumstance of my life, I just have to rest in Him. It says in Matthew 11:6, "And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. " God has given me more than I deserve, and I pray that I will forever be grateful and never offended in the paths God leads me down.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Offended or Touchy?
It seems that today we are always so afraid to offend someone, and because of it we no longer say Merry Christmas, and Santa Claus cannot say "Ho, Ho, Ho". What is the matter with us. If someone says Happy Hannakuah to me, I would not be offended. I might say "Oh, it's Hannakuah, I did not know that." As a Christian, Christmas is my holiday that represents the birth of Christ. I haven't complained about Santa and his elves clouding my holiday. I also celebrate the season of giving that we have in December, because I am American and it has become an American holiday. I may choose to wish you a Merry Christmas and you are more than welcome to have a sad and depressing one instead. Don't fault me for mine though, for since Christ has come into my life, I plan to have a Merry Christmas. I pray that you will understand the meaning of Christmas someday.
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