Yesterday afternoon, I happened to look down at my left hand and noticed my diamond was gone. The entire prong attachment broke off, taking my diamond with it! While realizing a diamond is just a thing that can be replaced, I kept replaying Erich's tender marriage proposal in my mind. You could say I have quite a sentimental attachment to THAT particular diamond!
During the day I walked Lily to and from school, went out to lunch, and ran a couple of quick errands. The diamond could have fallen off anywhere. I prayed desperately for a miracle. I texted my prayer warriors. I cried. I searched. Meanwhile, Summer talked Jay into walking our usual route to the elementary school -- in the rain. (Awwww!) After about 40 minutes, they came home with incredible news! THEY FOUND IT ON THE SIDEWALK!
We were overflowing with thankfulness to God. Our home was filled with the sounds of laughter, thanksgiving, and tears of joy. Talk about finding a needle in a haystack! This was nothing short of a miracle. We prayed. God answered. And in His almighty wisdom and mercy, God used this miracle to teach His daughter a lesson.
I've been having trust issues. Sure, I believe God loves my children. I believe He wants the very best for them. I confess that I have been unwilling to let go and TRUST God with them. I want control, and oh, how I fight deperately for it. What an incredible Father. He chose to gently and mercifully show me that I can trust Him. When I saw the diamond in the palm of Jay's hand, I heard a quiet voice in my head. It said, "See? You can trust Me." (Yeah, I totally fell apart.)
Now, you need to understand that I realize my children are millions of times more important than a diamond. The two cannot be compared. God is the only one who knew of my struggle with control and trust. Yesterday He showed me that I can trust Him in every single thing. He loves my children more than I ever could. They are His before they are mine! How could I NOT trust Him with them?
I choose to trust God. I choose to surrender control. I choose to obey. And I choose to give Him the glory for His loving hand in our home.
Do YOU trust God? I mean REALLY trust Him? In every single thing? Leave a comment or email me. I would love to hear how God has been working in your life -- in big or small ways!