Small Trials, Large Mercies
I keep being tempted to tell people I've had a horrible week, and it's only Tuesday. Between spending half the weekend in the tornado shelters, I think to myself, between that and my massive paper due tomorrow, and sleeping through a test this morning, and being sick, etc, etc - I've had a horrible week.
But really, I haven't. I spent the weekend in tornado shelters, yes, but we didn't have a tornado. We didn't even experience major flooding, as so very much of the state did. (Pray for TN, people. You might not think 12 inches of rain over a 2-day period is so much, but it does TERRIBLE things to rivers and to low-lying areas.) I have a 10-page paper to write, but I don't have the presentations that so many of my friends must give. I slept through a test, but the kind professor is letting me make it up. And I may be sick - but it's only a mild cold, nothing debilitating or life-threatening.
I have to keep reminding myself that though I have my small problems, I must not let myself blow them out of proportion. Compared to so many, many others in this world, I have a wonderful life. And even when I have my problems, I have my God too. And He is good.
Now that's a comforting though.
But really, I haven't. I spent the weekend in tornado shelters, yes, but we didn't have a tornado. We didn't even experience major flooding, as so very much of the state did. (Pray for TN, people. You might not think 12 inches of rain over a 2-day period is so much, but it does TERRIBLE things to rivers and to low-lying areas.) I have a 10-page paper to write, but I don't have the presentations that so many of my friends must give. I slept through a test, but the kind professor is letting me make it up. And I may be sick - but it's only a mild cold, nothing debilitating or life-threatening.
I have to keep reminding myself that though I have my small problems, I must not let myself blow them out of proportion. Compared to so many, many others in this world, I have a wonderful life. And even when I have my problems, I have my God too. And He is good.
Now that's a comforting though.
Oh Gillian, I'll be praying for you. It sounds you have had a week of trial and testing but God's grace is always greater than that! Good for you for seeing the positive side of things!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that TN was experiencing such severe weather. I will be praying for the folks and the areas down there that need help during this time. Wow, 12 inches of rain in a 2 day period?! We live near two rivers so I know first hand how devestating that can be - and that can happen so quickly.
God bless you! Hope this coming week is a lot less stressful than this past one has been. :)
My cousins live south of Knoxville and I've seen their creek flooded; it's a mess. I can't imagine the whole state that way.
ReplyDeleteDon't beat yourself up too much about complaining. It's a natural reaction. I've found it's better to vent it out in a safe place (blog's good!) then be able to move on.
I second Sarah Jane's prayer: hopefully this coming week is a lot less stressful!