Locked Out But Not Abandoned
Nothing proves how much you are growing like being in a stressful situation. I had such a moment this morning.
Sometimes after I get done running, I will take my fruit smoothie out on the balcony of my apartment (on the third floor) and drink it while I read or write in my journal. Today was one of those days. I am still getting used to the taste of my protein powder so I drank my smoothie rather fast. I got up to go in but the sliding glass door would not open. It was locked! How that happened I am not really sure. So after several moments of jiggling the door trying to get it open, I realized I was gonna need help. Thank God, I had taken my phone out there with me today because I don't always do that either. I did not have the apartment office phone number but I had the email of the liaison I go through for any issues concerning my housing.
With the email sent, I stood there thinking of how this was the most bizarre thing that has ever happened to me and all I wanted to do was laugh. I don't mean chuckle or laugh quietly within myself, I wanted to through my head back and laugh out loud! I texted my husband (who is 596 miles away) to tell him of my dilemma. After several minutes, he calls me to get the rest of the story. No help had shown up yet so we visited for a few minutes. As we talked about the situation, it occurred to me that I used to cry at any situation that came up that I had not planned on. Crying was my first response to most things until I could get a hold of myself and think rationally. That was not my first response today. I was still laughing.
I was only stranded on my balcony for little more than an hour. The maintenance guy had to scale the apartment building and use a screw driver to break in to the window because the dead bolt was locked on my front door.
The whole situation reminded me of Paul's confession in 2 Cor 4:8-9
We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair; we are pursued (persecuted and hard driven), but not deserted [to stand alone]; we are struck down to the ground, but never struck out and destroyed;
There is nothing and I mean nothing that is bigger or stronger or greater than God. I have seen God show up in all kinds of places and I have seen Him use all kinds of people to help me learn and grow. I have seen Him do the same things in other peoples lives too.
We are all on our own individual walk with God but we all walk on the same highway (Isa. 35:8) It is a safe place and part of the plan that God has for us. The great thing about our journey is that we are with other people the whole way. Learning from each other and helping each other is part of the process.
Use my adventure today to keep yourself encouraged the next time you find yourself in a situation with a questionable ending. God knows the end and He will get you through.
Heidirn
Sometimes after I get done running, I will take my fruit smoothie out on the balcony of my apartment (on the third floor) and drink it while I read or write in my journal. Today was one of those days. I am still getting used to the taste of my protein powder so I drank my smoothie rather fast. I got up to go in but the sliding glass door would not open. It was locked! How that happened I am not really sure. So after several moments of jiggling the door trying to get it open, I realized I was gonna need help. Thank God, I had taken my phone out there with me today because I don't always do that either. I did not have the apartment office phone number but I had the email of the liaison I go through for any issues concerning my housing.
With the email sent, I stood there thinking of how this was the most bizarre thing that has ever happened to me and all I wanted to do was laugh. I don't mean chuckle or laugh quietly within myself, I wanted to through my head back and laugh out loud! I texted my husband (who is 596 miles away) to tell him of my dilemma. After several minutes, he calls me to get the rest of the story. No help had shown up yet so we visited for a few minutes. As we talked about the situation, it occurred to me that I used to cry at any situation that came up that I had not planned on. Crying was my first response to most things until I could get a hold of myself and think rationally. That was not my first response today. I was still laughing.
I was only stranded on my balcony for little more than an hour. The maintenance guy had to scale the apartment building and use a screw driver to break in to the window because the dead bolt was locked on my front door.
The whole situation reminded me of Paul's confession in 2 Cor 4:8-9
We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair; we are pursued (persecuted and hard driven), but not deserted [to stand alone]; we are struck down to the ground, but never struck out and destroyed;
There is nothing and I mean nothing that is bigger or stronger or greater than God. I have seen God show up in all kinds of places and I have seen Him use all kinds of people to help me learn and grow. I have seen Him do the same things in other peoples lives too.
We are all on our own individual walk with God but we all walk on the same highway (Isa. 35:8) It is a safe place and part of the plan that God has for us. The great thing about our journey is that we are with other people the whole way. Learning from each other and helping each other is part of the process.
Use my adventure today to keep yourself encouraged the next time you find yourself in a situation with a questionable ending. God knows the end and He will get you through.
Heidirn
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