I never saw it coming. The prize was sitting there just waiting for my reaching hands and soaring spirit. All I had to do was name it and claim it.
Suddenly, it was snatched from my very hands!
“But, God. The cup is empty. The chocolate's gone!”
“But, God, I prayed believing:
‘Ask, and it will be given to you…’ (Matthew 7:7a, NASB)
‘Ask, and it will be given to you…’ (Matthew 7:7a, NASB)
I really wanted THAT!”
“Are you listening, God? Really listening? How COULD You …?”
“I…I… wh-what? I’m sorry, God. Were you t-trying to say s-something?
The chocolate was too h-hot? It would have b-burned my mouth?
Y-You were protecting me?"
"Oohhh..."
“Thanks, God.”
My son-in-law just happened to be in position to take some rapid shots of my grandson, Little B’s meltdown when his aunt rescued him from a cup of hot chocolate. (You’ll notice there were no tears, just drama. Smile) I wonder if I sometimes look like this over disappointments in my life before I realize, undoubtedly through hindsight, that God had my back the whole time.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,”
declares the Lord,
declares the Lord,
“plans for welfare and not for calamity to
give you future and a hope”
(Jeremiah 29:11, NASB.)
(Photographs by www.K2ProStudio.com)
Nancy, I love this. Adorable with a punch thrown in there that stops me in my tracks. Thanks for the smile this morning, and the reminder of God's sovereign love.
ReplyDeleteHugs!!
Sometimes we put up such a fuss,
ReplyDeletewhen He's only protecting us.
Thanks!
Sunny
It's hard to remember in the midst of our disappointments that God has something better for us.
ReplyDeleteI often feel like this on the inside when the gold ring is out of reach. So thankful God understands and patiently brings me around. Thank you, ladies.
ReplyDeleteHow limited our understanding on this side of eternity! How great our Father's love for us...thanks for sharing this- precious!
ReplyDeleteNancy, your picture make the point of your message perfectly. I love the reminder and the darling boy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy and Verna. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to share one of the loves of my life. These pictures really spoke to me :)
ReplyDeleteOh Nancy. This is AMAZING - cute and fun AND convicting. Just a fantabulous post.
ReplyDeleteLove this analogy! Oh, to trust Him and surrender to Him more! Thanks for the blessing, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteYour grandson is adorable!!!! :)
Wow! Great post, Nancy! Such a simple lesson, but one that's difficult to learn. You have one adorable grandson! God bless!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular. The photos and the words are just perfect together and the message is right on!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joanne, Rita, Maria and Lynda. So thankful the message came through :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! So precious!
ReplyDelete*Giggle--blush* how often to I look like that? It's embarrassing to think about. :( BUT, this makes me more thankful that God's not only got my back, He doesn't get angry with me for my lack of understanding. That's mercy and grace. Whew!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this, Nancy.
Thank you Julie and Karlene. I think we've all seen that heart reflection from time to time, and isn't is great to have others to encourage us through those times. I love how God uses JoE to bring us together, especially when we need that boost :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures and message!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. I appreciate everyone's comments today. Enjoyed sharing :) God Bless.
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