So, I had a motorcycle accident last week. Broke my foot. It is amazing what you find out about yourself when you are subject to the assistance of others. I discovered there are some shaky areas in my life that I really need and want to shore up! I listened to Pastor Kirk's message from 3-8-09 today, and even though I didn't "see" the pic he used, I could see it in my head. It was a pic of a beach after Hurricane Ike. One house was left standing? Why? Because the owners had seen the destruction of hurricanes before, and they wanted their house to withstand one. The other home-owners on the beach did not list that as a consideration while building their homes...
I did not consider a motorcycle accident a "storm." I had no idea last Friday that walking out to that bike would be the last time I would "walk" for several weeks. I had no idea how to prepare for that. And, I had no idea how it would affect me! I was scared, antsy, drugged, fought little spurts of depression and feelings of uselessness. It was a heavier weight than the big boot on my foot...it was a weight on my heart. WOW!!!
There was a glimmer the morning after it happened. I contemplated the death of the dream to ride, and thought about some other dreams I've had to die to over the years. Then a line to a song came to mind and chopped through all that, well, crud: "All the dreams that I have do not compare to my Saviour's arms - you'll find me there..." Nothing compares to Him, and whatever dream dies He replaces with something that brings so much more than just satisfaction...
Then today happened - 1 week later. God's Word is a life-changer - a spirit-lifter - and hearing it from an anointed man of God like our Pastor is like breathing in fresh, mountain air. I felt scales fall from my eyes. I felt God lift me above this PASSING set of circumstances. He really does cause everything to work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes. I believe it. I believe there will be something taken from this storm that will re-set my world and others will benefit from the splashes. I believe it will be an adventure with regular discoveries and valuable moments with the King of Kings.
I look forward to this 6-8 week journey and pray I don't waste it...
2 comments:
Pastor Ashley - that’s EXACTLY the same feeling I got from Sunday’s message. Still raw from burying my father less than 24 hours earlier, I felt like I should attend church Sunday even though I didn’t feel like it. With a weary body and spirit I kicked Dennis out of the sound booth and took over my post. I was overwhelmingly blessed with the same encouragement and literal “re-centering” of my perspective that you got from Pastor Kirk’s words.
You phrased it so eloquently, “I believe there will be something taken from this storm that will re-set my world and others will benefit from the splashes.”
I hope hundreds of other folks left that building with the same encouragement.
Lisa
First and foremost- I'm so proud of you. What a great attitude! Being in the God appointed position that you are in...lots of people are watching. Just the simple fact that your heart is for God- you are blazing thru this 'passing' time of shakeyness with a yes-God attitude; becomes a 'splash' that will effect numerous people around you. I know, it has me!
God is so good, and there is always blessing that comes out of the times we are shaken. I love the fact that he works everything together for our good. Plus, sometimes we need a good shaking! HA! ;)
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