Isn't easy to take things for granted? Like being able to walk around without any assistance. Rejoicing in life's simple pleasures . . . having make up on for the first time since surgery; my hair looking great; and being content with the new normal that is just a temporary bump in the road right now in my life.
I'm reminded of the Apostle Paul when he wrote Philippians while in prison. Consider chapter 4 and verse 11 of this incredible epistle.
"Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am."
Has it been easy for me? No, I'm a rather stubborn and very independent person. I like to have things done my way. You may ask, "how is that working for you? Let's get honest, we all can be this way. It's when we have the interruptions in life, the unplanned moments where the rubber meets the road that we see what we're made of or what's in our hearts.
On the other hand, moments like these can be a time of allowing others to minister to you and it's okay to ask for help as well as accept help. Remember we're the body of Christ, not the island of Christ.
I'm listening to the classic book, "Stepping Heavenward." Just recently in this book, the author stated that sometimes it's the quiet moments that can be spiritual and a service to our Master. I know that I don't like this route but I'm choosing to enjoy the scenery and trust the Lord for what He has in mind.
All of us have moments in our lives that were unplanned or interrupted and these moments served to grow us up and into Christ. That's my prayer for myself as well as for each of you.
In conclusion, we are being conformed and transformed to the image of Christ, consider Romans 8:28-30:
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.
Happily to be a work in progress and confident He has the Master plan!
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