We take SO much of life for granted. We go through the motions, do things because we HAVE to do them. In so much of life's "have to's" we don't look for God. We don't see God's GREAT plan because we are too worried about the priorities.
Last Thursday, I got a puppy. Pepito was an unexpected blessing. We knew that we were going to start looking for a dog closer to Cade's birthday. After we had to put Muffin to sleep in December, we knew that we wanted to wait about 6 months to get a new dog. Then, when I logged onto Facebook and saw that someone was looking for a home for a puppy, I wanted to take a look.
This puppy lived in Seguin and was found but no owner was located. So, I called and arranged an appointment. She said, "oh, but I am all the way in Seguin." IRONICALLY, (yes there are no coincidences) I was in Seguin that day for a Youth Ministry thing at TLU. Perfect! I went to meet puppy after I was done and home we travelled.
Pepito is a refreshing, joyful member of our family. I was asked, "Where was God in you getting a new puppy?" My thought initially was "Why would that have been a God thing?"
DUH! The puppy came at the right time in our lives to be an addition to the family. The "coincidence" that I just happen to be in Seguin on the very day when Pepito would need a new home. The acceptance of Pepito by all members of the household (including the big oaf outside, Houdini -- who LOVES Pepito). Everything was God.
Why don't we think about this normally? I had to think about how God was a part of that whole process. Instead, I should have realized it, rejoiced and gave thanks for this new blessing.
I have several acquaintances who have been preparing for Passover. At first I thought this was like me getting ready for family to come. You know the times when you have to clean your house to a whole new level because relatives are coming. This is completely different. This site has a simple explanation of ridding your home of Chametz for Passover (http://judaism.about.com/od/chametz/Chametz_Passover_Forbidden_Food_Passover_Cleaning.htm ). I am sure it is not the best but simple in explanation.
What amazes me is that ridding one's house of Chametz for Passover is again away of seeing God in all that we do. We live lives of faith but so often we don't acknowledge that in all and through all, God is there. It is rather sad if you think about it.
A little story about my hubby (sorry Jody). Last night as we were headed to pick up Cade, I was commenting that we needed to take Cade's picture with the bluebonnets this weekend (I think it might be an unwritten law or something that children in Texas have to have the stereotypical bluebonnet picture). He said, "Oh, I haven't really noticed them this year." I was appalled. Really, I understand it is not his thing, but how can you not see all the beautiful colors and life around you? It again reiterates that all of life is a gift. We, everyday need to give thanks for it and bless it for what it is, a gift from God.
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