Yesterday’s quote was meant as a reminder to you and me.
Don’t know about you, but I tend to forget who’s the Creator, and suddenly I think I’m in control. I fuss about outcomes rather than simply doing my best and trusting.
I have some hard-won experience with not getting the outcomes I hoped for. Nearly 4 decades ago, a relatively simple task – installing some Christmas lights – led to a 9-foot fall. I might have come away with some bruises or perhaps a broken bone or two.
Instead, a spinal cord injury left me paralyzed below my chest.
In the days and weeks following my injury, I was absolutely certain this wasn’t what God wanted. I waited patiently – well, maybe not so patiently – for this nightmare to end and healing to happen. I prayed every night, believing the therapists were wrong when they told me this was likely not going away.
When it finally became clear that life in a wheelchair was my reality, I was certain my life was over. Because – you can’t possibly have a meaningful life sitting in a wheelchair when you’re 36 years old. Right?
For the next decade or so I worked hard at proving myself right. I alienated friends and isolated myself, but God kept sending people who refused to allow me to give up on myself.
It’s the story of RELENTLESS GRACE.
All the time I wandered in darkness, convinced I was alone and hopeless, Jesus walked beside me.
Perhaps it’s why I have so much hope for the kids we support at The FREEDOM TOUR. From my own experience, I’m convinced that even in their darkest moments, when they’re sure there’s no hope and no possibility of a bright future, Jesus holds them safely in his hands.
We do our best – and trust him for the outcome.
What circumstances do you and I need to hold in open hands today?