Yesterday I misplaced my date book. I have my life in this little book. It
has all of my phone numbers that I regularly call; it lists all of my
meetings and appointments. I am lost without it. The worst part is - I have
no idea where I left it.
I realize that whether or not I find it, life will go on. During these
times I often ask myself how it is that I function on a daily basis. How is
that God has called me to be the mother of three growing sons? How in the
world has He put me in my part time job at school, taking care of sick and
injured children? Can I really be a good president of the PTSA at the
middle school that has 1000 kinds? Does He really think I am capable of
handling my life? I can't even keep track of my calendar!
I have taken a deep breath and I am trying to remember what we have
discussed at our church group this past Sunday: God picks us while we are
still a mess. While we are still losers, still full of confusion, hate,
misery and while we have no ability to respond to His awesome love. He
chooses us. He has a plan for our lives that includes His intervention in
our frustrating and unpleasant situations. He can and does use us in
incredible ways in spite of ourselves. He isn't upset that I misplaced my
date book. In fact, I am sure He can even use this small situation as an
example of a time when I will have to lean on Him for more direction than I
normally would.
He did not choose me because I am good and organized and effective. He
chose me because He is good, organized and effective, and He can be and do
that through me. He will receive all the glory because there will be no
doubt that the strengths and qualities that are positive in my life did not
come from me, but completely from Him.
-- by Chris Bykowski; Randon-Thought editor; 6/4/2003
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