Ya'll, I'm so full of joy tonight! I promise, it's joy, not the caffine from the Dr. Pepper I drank earlier. Or the fact that I'm watching "Glee Live in Concert" (I know you're giggling now, but don't judge me...I'm a total Gleek!) Okay, maybe those things are having a bit of an impact on my mood tonight. :) Nonetheless, the reason I believe that I am so pumped tonight is because of what God has done for me today!
Chad had an outpatient surgery this afternoon, and I was anxious for several reasons. 1.) Surgery is just a frightening thing. Even though Chad's was very minor and common, I was still a bit nervous. 2.) I had to leave Anna Grace for the day. It may sound silly, because I've left her for a few hours, several times before. I knew in my head that she would be absolutely fine, but it's just hard being away from her for so long! 3.) Perhaps most of all, I was concerned about Chad's recovery (and, namely, my role in taking care of him). You see, I tend to not be a very patient or compassionate caretaker. I know that God desires for me to be sympathetic and understanding as I serve...So, in preparation for Chad's surgery, I've been praying overtime...especially for grace to love him well during his recovery. (I've also been cleaning and organizing the house like crazy. Seriously, it's like I'm nesting all over again! Chad has pointed out to me recently that I clean whenever I'm mad, bored, or...anxious.) Anyway, I digress. This post is about God's faithfulness, not my cleaning obsession. :)
You guys, God has been SO faithful today! He protected Chad and gave the surgeon wisdom, He brought peace to our sweet daughter and me while we were apart today, and He gave me such grace to take care of Chad since the surgery. God has taken my human nature and changed it to look a little more like His nature. I am nowhere close to who I want to be, but it was refreshing to see that God is capable (and willing!) to take my junk and transform it! Woo hoo! He's not through with me yet...(and, He's not through with YOU, either.)
"And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
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