Today, I was getting ready to go serve the homeless downtown with Such As I Have Ministries. I was driving around for about an hour prior, and the sun kept getting in my eyes. It was to the point where I could hardly see at all, and it was really frustrating. Then, when we were actually driving downtown, my friend Sarah drove. As I sat in the passenger seat, I looked at the sun, and beheld the most beautiful sunset that I've seen in a very long time.
Instantly, the Lord spoke to my heart. I felt Him saying that the most beautiful and wonderful things in life often seem the most frustrating and difficult. I then thought, "Well, what makes the difference?" God then clearly put these words on my heart: "The difference is who was in control. The first time, you were driving. When you were in control, it was difficult. As soon as someone else was driving and in control of the situation, you saw how beautiful and perfect it was."
Then it hit me. When I try to control my circumstances, future, and life, it's a disaster. It's frustrating and difficult. However, as soon as I let someone else take control, I see how beautiful it really is.
Who is this "someone"? Well, to quote Ms. Underwood, "Jesus, take the wheel."
Thank you, Lord, for accepting my broken life and making it Your treasure.
You make beautiful things out of us.
