Yesterday was our nineteenth wedding anniversary.  We celebrated by going to the eye doctor and then out to lunch.  While at the eye doctor we had to evacuate the building because of a gas leak.  It was in the thirties I believe.  Wow, what a trip that turned out to be.  The doctor felt horrible for us all as we sat in our vehicles waiting for the all clear.  We could have been very upset at this inconvenience; but, with us it was just another day of adventure.  Because of this incident my wife was able to take a very important phone call that she would have missed otherwise. We were able to hold hands and pray immediately for an urgent request.  I was glad for the inconvenience.

Sometimes God uses unpleasant circumstances to get us where He wants us to be.  I don’t always pass the test with flying colors.  Sometimes I fail miserably.  We need to step back from our pride and arrogance so that we can see that God is working in our lives and He has brought things about for a reason.

Parents of children with special needs should learn this too.  So many times we feel like God is doing this to us.  In all actuality, He is doing this for us.  When we endure these tough situations we become better or bitter.  If we can go through the storms of life with Christ leading us then we will be better.  Otherwise we just come out bitter.  Nobody wants to be around a bitter person.  People who are like Jesus attract others.  God help me!

Look at Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”  or Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

So, how are you doing?