Your next clues for Project Revelation 12.12.12 and your Daily Encouragement.
Two more days!!! Wednesday is it! You will finally know what is going to take place on 12.12.12!
“He had one left to send, a Son, Whom He loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my Son.’” (Mark 12:6)
“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:12)
Making the Best of It
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:2-3)
Torrential downpours prevailed the day of our daughter’s wedding, so we decided outside pictures were probably out of the question. Thankfully the rain stopped by early afternoon, just long enough for us to get some lovely outdoor shots. The heat and humidity were horrendous, but we weren’t about to complain. We were just happy the rain had ceased for at least a little while. Throughout the day it rained on and off, but thankfully, the Lord kept the rain away during times we needed to be outside.
After the wedding ceremony, our daughter and her husband had some pictures taken on the grounds of the golf club where the reception was being held. All of the guests were eagerly awaiting the couple’s arrival, but the photos seemed to be taking an awfully long time. Suddenly, the photographer’s assistant pulled me aside and informed me that my daughter needed me. Oh no. What happened?
As I approached the scene, my daughter and new son-in-law had very concerned looks on their faces. I soon found out why. During the photo session, our son-in-law accidentally stepped on his new bride’s dress, tearing the bustle ties that held up the long train. The bride and groom had a choreographed ballroom dance they’d been working on for months, so this was a problem. Their dance would be impossible for her without her dress tied up.
We didn’t have needle and thread to sew the bustle strings back together, so I was a bit perplexed as to how we were going to fix the problem, but thankfully the reception coordinator said she had an idea. We were certainly open for suggestions. Lo and behold, the idea required rubber bands. What else could we do? I certainly didn’t have a better idea.
Ten minutes later, the train was up and out of the way, and the couple’s first dance was enchanting. No one was the wiser. The rubber bands were our little secret.
“…call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you…” (Psalm 50:15)
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we have to make the best of it. There’s no sense in getting all upset and frustrated over circumstances we cannot control. Stressing out will only cause greater grief and anxiety. When things don’t go as planned, step back, take a deep breath, and remember. We have a great big God. He can help us get through anything life throws our way.
“Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” (Jeremiah 32:17)
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8)
