I had a life changing experience, literally! And the funny thing is... I needed it! (Shocking, right?!)
I was in a car accident. It wasn't bad at all. I definitely had an angel beside me. But the Lord sure knows how to get my attention, that's for sure! It was on the 27th of September. The funny thing, IF I was doing this bible study everyday (as I should have been doing)... I would have missed an amazing encounter with God. I started off this way- because day 2 of the purpose is titled (NO JOKE) AS: "You are NOT an Accident". No irony there- that's ALL God!!
The main meaning of this chapter was: God doesn't make mistakes. or I think Albert Einstein said it well, " God doesn't play dice". Think if he were to even have you a year younger, or older- how different your life would be? your parents lives? the teachers you may or may not have had, people you would meet. The feeling of being planned down to your very first minutes, doesn't th8at make you feel special?? WANTED?? YES!!!
How cool is it that you can think so deep into this!? He had to create my mom and dad at the right time... the right moment! His timing is literally perfect!
The thing that hit me.. (no pun intended); but, I did have a moment of pure forfeit. I was driving, and I was in NO control of the car! And I can tell you, with all my heart- I was trying to have FULL CONTROL. I slammed into a wall! A WALL!!! nothing hit me, I didn't hit anyone... it was a NON MOVING object that I HIT! (Of course, this does TOTALLY sound like an "Ashley" thing to do, but never the less..)
God wanted me to loose control that day. Yes, now I have a damaged car to deal with, insurance, blah blah blah... worldly worries.
At the end of the day, I feel blessed to have even caught on to what REALLY happened that night. I guess I needed a good hit! An actual accident. or was it?
All I know, is that I am here. And I KNOW I am here for a reason. Even if it is just until tomorrow.
You know, the first time I did this study, boy did I get hit with some hard life stuff! And I remember now, one important thing that grandpa and grandma and I got out of it: "If you are being tempted, challenged,bullied, or bruised....- then you MUST be doing something right! The devil doesn't hurt you when you are on his team, so take temptation not as a hardship-but as a compliment!!
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!
That's all for tonight, have a busy day ahead.
As always, Prayers wanted.
can't wait to hear more, ash.
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