I write tonight in revelation of two important observances I have made today.
1. I should take advice from fashion magazines more often.
2. God really does make miracles happen in my everyday life.
Okay, number one and two are completely unrelated, but important nonetheless.
I read a fashion magazine today and it had some tips on how to apply quick, easy makeup. You know me, if it has more than one or two steps involved it's not worth the extra time. But these tips seemed simple enough. I tried a few of them tonight for work (this being the first time I've worn more than just mascara in a month) and you'd be surprised at how such a little thing made such a big difference in my confidence tonight. Hence the conclusion that I should listen to my inner girly girl more often. Not that I don't believe I'm pretty without makeup, it's simply that I feel more vibrant when wearing it.
But this is not a fashion blog, so on we must go.
Tonight God gave me a miracle. It might not have been a big one, but it was certainly amazing.
You know that I work at a restaurant, and you know that sometimes it can be stressful. Well, for the past couple of weeks, the building's ice machine has been broken. I know, ridiculous, right? What kind of restaurant doesn't have ice?! And for the past couple of weeks, every time I come to work, I have to go get ice from a restaurant down the road. It really is a pain. My car doesn't have air conditioning first of all, so the ice starts to melt before I can get it back. Second of all, I have to carry the ice in huge plastic trash bags about the size of... me. Which is kind of heavy. And lastly, I have to interrupt those poor workers to ransack their ice machine. It isn't the ideal situation.
I have been praying everyday before work for the last couple of weeks that this stupid ice machine would be healed by the power of God so that I would not have to make the treacherous trek down the road to steal ice from the poor workers of Sonics.
I realize this is a silly request, I could be praying for the starving kids in Africa, or the abused pets down at the shelter. But humans have a selfish nature and I am not exempt. God says to lay our petitions at his feet, no matter how big or small the need. I pray about stuff as little as a sore throat, because I know that He is a loving God, not a distant one, and He cares about the little things too.
So, today as I arrive at work, the bartender asks me the dreaded question: "Will you go get me some ice?" I dutifully, yet reluctantly, traveled through the kitchen and over to the ice machine. I lift the lid, and much to my surprise (and joy) there was enough ice to last us a while, if not the whole night!
I felt like jumping and singing right there in the middle of the kitchen! The ice machine was far from full and far from fixed, but at least I wouldn't have to go get more tonight! Praise God! I am reminded of the miracle of Hanukkah. There was only enough oil to let the candles burn for one day, but God made it last eight! (You should look it up if you want more details, it's an amazing story.)
My manager pulled me aside and showed me how to reset the machine, I guess the problem was that after it made a batch of ice it decided to quit working and all you had to do to keep it running was reset it. If I had known this a couple of weeks ago, that would have been great! But nevertheless, It is a miracle that I will no longer have to make ice runs in the hot summer heat.
I know most of you probably don't see the miracle in this. "The machine started working again, big whoop." But I know with certainty that God had his hand in this, and that he is watching out for me.
It seems strange that God would care about something so little, that the creator of the universe, would take time out of his schedule to help one of his little sheep. But like the father he is, He cares about his children and their well-being. I am thankful for that.
"Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you." Jon Bon Jovi
-Grace
I believe in Miracles..they happen everyday. Consider the lilies how they grow....... Here is one of my favorite songs:
ReplyDeleteConsider the lilies of the field,
How they grow, how they grow.
Consider the birds in the sky,
How they fly, how they fly.
He clothes the lilies of the field.
He feeds the birds in the sky.
And He will feed those who trust Him,
And guide them with His eye.
Consider the sheep of His fold,
How they follow where He leads.
Though the path may wind across the mountains,
He knows the meadows where they feed.
He clothes the lilies of the field.
He feeds the birds in the sky,
And He will feed those who trust Him,
And guide them with His eye.
Consider the sweet, tender children
Who must suffer on this earth.
The pains of all of them He carried
From the day of His birth.
He clothes the lilies of the field,
He feeds the lambs in His fold,
And He will heal those who trust Him,
And make their hearts as gold.
He clothes the lilies of the field,
He feeds the lambs in His fold,
And He will heal those who trust Him,
And make their hearts as gold.