UNRAVELING

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When my husband installed the carpet in our bedroom, it had to be joined together because the room was longer than the bolt of carpet. Eventually, that spot where the pieces were seamed together began to separate, so I must be on guard or the brush on the vacuum cleaner will snag the fiber. Unfortunately, when panicking, I always forget where to press the switch because of my history with using so many different styles of vacuums. The bad part is that if I don’t react quickly, I will lose an entire row of fabric.

While sitting by my bedside, and reflecting over the prior year, I began to take notice of how bare the spot on the floor had grown. Suddenly, I realized that 2020 wasn’t all-about what was messed up, or what I missed out on. But every disappointment had taught me something far more valuable than anything I could have ever planned to attend or accomplish by way of my own. Such as, when I allow my mind to second guess or doubt God, it’s like my brain gets into a tangled mess, just like that fabric when it unravels onto the roller of our vacuum. And sometimes I forget how to flip that switch off when it begins.

Have you ever allowed the same thoughts rule your day? You know, the very ones that you were determined to be done with, and then once again, you’re disappointed in yourself for falling into that trap. Maybe you can relate to moments when everything is going fine, and then you see or hear something that sets you off? And by letting your guard down, your anxiety or frustration begins to grow bigger and bigger, like the spot on the floor.

Saying we trust God is one thing and living like it – is completely another. We can purpose to set our mind on heavenly things (Colossians 3:2), or we can allow it to be set back by another (James 1:6-7).

Sometimes, I must return to the motto that God gave me several years ago, “It’s not what you know, it’s what you do with what you know ~ that’s what really matters!”

~Question: “What do you do with what you know?”

The Bible says in James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Published by Carole

I’m nobody special, but because of Him, I know there’s something remarkably special about that! I find that everyday life can be a parable that is tied to the Gospel in some way. Writing, care-giving, gardening, and being a good wife, Mom, Meme, and friend, describes just a piece of who I am. A student of the Word, and although I don’t always live up to what I hope for, Jesus Christ certainly does. Once I get past rough seasons, it seems that the disappointments and hard times, always end up giving me a drive to write, a passion to share, and a fresh perspective on life. From relationships, the loss of my father, cancer, letting go of a successful business after twenty years, to being a full-time caregiver, all these things have given me a reason to find God working something new in me. And in all these circumstances, I’m positive that it is for my eternal good. One of my favorite things to do is converse with like-minded individuals and listen to their experiences of seeing God orchestrating His plans in their life as well. I also offer a bible study zoom meeting and encourage others in the faith. Check out my blog and maybe you can relate. Please share your response in a comment or how God may speak to you. I find that meditating on a particular story or scripture from the bible, will usually speak in some way throughout the day if we are looking, but there within lies the key; looking! The “Thought Provoking Questions” I ask can be tough, but they are biblical based. Consider taking one at a time, like a does of medicine. And if it doesn’t go down well, please take it serious and go to the Lord in prayer. His grace is sufficient, but at the same time it’s critical that we understand about being set apart. I am finding the more I look into the first two commandments that Jesus gave (Matthew 22:37-40), the more fearful the thought of being a Pharisee, and not knowing. If you’re unsure about all this “God stuff”, and want to talk, please email me @ findinggodineverything@mail.com. It would be a blessing to connect and hear from you. CAROLE

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