Saturday 27 August, 2005                                         subscribe | unsubscribe | discuss | archive

 

Unplanned chaos

by Bruce Wadd

 

Some days are just like that - chaotic.  Let me describe one of them to you!

 

I woke with a ‘to-do’ list half a page long, and so I got started with a high degree of enthusiasm.  Moments into my organized day, my wife came running from the washing area, describing in vivid detail the pool of water in our bathroom.  Our drains had blocked, meaning no washing, no shower, no toilet, and organizing the repair.

 

Only half an hour later my daughter, who had previously gone skating, opened the door being piggy-backed by her boyfriend.  She had either broken or sprained her ankle.

 

I could keep going, because there were other things that added to the dilemma unfolding, but it reminded me that some days, weeks, months, years are just like that… unplanned, unpredictable, continuous, relentless and even chaotic!

 

There are times when we just have to ‘soldier on’ regardless. Thank God He understands that it is all a part of His bigger picture. Here’s His advice…

 

“Don’t worry about anything;
instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs

and don’t forget to thank Him for his answers.” 
Philippians 4:6

 

TODAY, rely on Him even more when chaos is upon you!

 

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