Do you ever feel as though you are wandering aimlessly through life? I’ve been there.
It’s important to me that you know where there is breath, there is always hope.
Should you feel like you have no control of things around you, I must agree. But perspective makes all the difference in the world.
In my book, One Day Wonders, Ordinary Days Becoming Extraordinary each page reveals an event in my life where Jesus intervened unbeknownst to me at the time. It was an eye-opener. Never imagining to write; yes even this blog amazes me, my days have become purposeful.
One after the other, experiences came to mind; stories to share from supposedly a nobody. Who would care? Maybe you.
I snapped this picture while on an outing with family. Watching it for a few minutes, the boat did seem to be drifting aimlessly. Actually, it was a fisherman, moving from one fishing hole to another. Seeking fish that would take the bait.
The day was mild, the water calm. Nothing remarkable going on here. Life can be like that, just going through the status quo of a normal day.
How can we know what lies ahead?
Upon purchasing our first home, a (not so) mobile home; never imagining we would be selling it nine months after sealing the deal. The draft can do that to newlyweds. Only to find years later, Dave didn’t have to enlist, his draft number never came up.
An employer from my past; after seeing my multiple residences exclaimed, “Good heavens, I’ve hired a gypsy!” Not really, just a wife that follows her Navy husband to his military installations.
We tried hard to get pregnant; I resigned us to be childless. It was then that we realized we would be a family after all.
After purchasing a home (without wheels) we figured living there five years, fixing it up and move upwards to a nicer place. Our planned garage instead became a second child. Improving the curb appeal was replaced by a third child.
Ya just never know what life will put in your path. See what I mean by the uselessness of plans? I hasten to say, we would not trade any of our children for what we imagined life would be.
Its what Jesus had in mind for us all along. His way is always the better way. More years than I care to tell you, I did not include him in my plans.
I know better now. Jesus gives purpose and hope to carry on, even when times get tough. Do not be deceived, just because he takes up residence in a heart, doesn’t mean everything will be lollipops and roses. But beyond a shadow of a doubt, he makes life bearable and way more interesting.
Nobodies are among his favorite people; itching for you to take his hope bait and see what miracles he can do in and for you.
One Day Wonders with JBK 