
This morning I got up, and tried to get ready for my 9 AM class. I did what I normally do everyday, tried to hop into the shower but the water just would not turn hot. I thought I had mistakened the hot and cold but no that wasn't the case, it really just would not turn warm. I figured that was fine I mean I guess it happens...so I got ready and was just about to leave the apt when I realized my wallet was missing. My wallet with my ID card, translating to no bus pass, translating to having to walk to school with only 10 minutes to get to campus, no debit card meaning no ATM meaning no cash, and no license (doesn't do much for me anyway). That's when I had one of my nervous break downs. I didn't know where I put it and I felt unclean bc I hadn't showered and it was just not a good day. I let out a big sigh and probably woke up my roomate bc that's when she asked what was wrong. I gave up on going to class and just went back to sleep, seeing as how that was the only option I really had. The three hours before Lisa got back to me telling me she had it in her car I was really so distressed. Then I thought, what was the big deal anyway? I can go for a day without showering, and no one had swiped so far on my debit card, why was I acting as if the world was coming to an end? (My dramatic side overwhelms sometimes...) In Cambodia it didn't matter that the water didn't run at all in the morning, it didn't matter that we didn't have even a dollar to get through the day. So why was I acting like a chicken with its head cut off. I prayed and confessed, asking God to really help me not be so hung up over material goods. Things that are of this world and things that are not of heaven which is what we were really made to thirst and delight in. (People who haven't been to sg yet this week...we're talking about heaven! It's good stuff!) Then Lisa got back to me saying she had my wallet in her car (ptL!) and then I started trekking to class. I got to campus early so I sat out on a nice patch of grass under big shady trees to blog (hence, the entry) and just as I was taking a picture of the trees I hear a big plop as a big fat piece of bird poop lands on my beautiful white macbook. At this point I just had to laugh because I swear I could almost hear God laughing too "Rachel, you really wanted me to show you how to let go of your possessions right? Here's a little lesson/gift from me" I seriously carried my computer open to VLSB and found the nearest bathroom...laughing all the way. God, you're way too funny but thank You for teaching me..and showing me. All I have is Your provision, it's Yours and not mine.
LOL yes God does have a sense of humor at times :) hahahaha but it made my day! and iPhone > BB...... :\ i never thought those words would come out from my mouth..oh apple...sigh
ReplyDeletehahaha today's entry was awesome!! i hope that God will continue to surprise us all. :)
ReplyDeleteawesome post.
ReplyDeleteGod is sovereign. He DID target your macbook! hahah.