The Floods May Come, But We Pressed On

Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 16:1

First I had to deal with no air conditioning in the house for four days. Now I know I should be tougher, but I've kinda of gotten used to my house being 78 degrees. When my bedroom reached 90 in the middle of the night, I'll admit it I complained. Lucky us this happened on Friday, so it couldn't be repaired until Monday.

This was not the best time in the world for the AC to go out either. We were beginning Vacation Bible School on the third day of our air being out. So I lacked sleep the first two days and never really caught up.

This year I not only had the privilege of being the director I also had the chance to teach in the Bible story room. This proved to be a challenge. One I wasn't afraid of, just meant more work.

Without much thought, I didn't realize I would be working with children 13 to 14 hours a day. This ended up wearing me out. Still there was a joy in seeing the kids absorb the Bible and the teachings. They could answer my questions and it was fun listening to their responses.

To top my week off, Wednesday for some reason the heavens opened up depositing 4 to 5 inches of rain in less than 3 hours. My helpers who arrived way before I could get there were texting me that streets were closed. Flooding was everywhere and they didn't know if they would make it. Then it hit me without the ones who were stuck, we were down a chef, craft leader, 3 guides and my skit performers. Oh my!

I was a bit overwhelmed as I was now trying to make my way to the church. Prayers were said and I'm happy to say everyone made it. We ended up having

a lot of fun!

So even when the floods come, obstacles try to steal my joy, and make me grumpy and tired I will continue to trust in the one who keeps me safe. He is my refuge and will always be my guide.

Around the Block Answers

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 NIV

On my comfy couch I sat. I sat and prayed while enjoying the view of the tress out the window. This is my favorite place to pray, most of the time it's quiet and peaceful.

On this particular day, I asked for something and I believed it would happen. I've prayed this specific pray before and I knew that one day God will answer. To my surprise before the day was done God had answered my prayer. I believed it was all going to work out.

To my surprise though, God had a few detours for me to take before the final yes came. I admit while waiting I became distraught. I was totally confused as to why there were stumbling blocks in the path when I felt like God had already answered my prayer.

I believed that the answer for sure would happen on a certain day, and when it didn't I became worried. Did I hear God right? Was this just my plan and not His? Why did I think it was a yes when now it looked like a no?

During my prayer time that day, I still praised Him. I still asked. I tried to leave it at His feet, but again I picked it up. I wasn't done worrying about it. Finally by that evening, I surrendered everything to Him. I said, "whatever happens, happens."

To my delight God answer was a yes, it just came a day later than I expected. God's timing is always right on time even if He has to go around the block first.