How often do we ask why? Why does God allow certain situations to happen? Why do we sometimes get the very opposite of what we're praying for? Why hasn't God answered me? Maybe you don't ask why. Maybe you are quite content with where God is leading you. Praise Jesus if you are!
In His grace and mercy, God sometimes answers the why questions. In 2010 I had A LOT of why questions. And, honestly I was quite angry with where God was taking us at the time. The opposite was true in 2011. God had graciously poured His mercy on me and even though circumstances were much worse than the previous year I was at peace with it all and trusting God had a plan. Boy did He ever have a plan. One I am very very thankful for and content with. I still had some questions - not in an angry way, but more of a curiousness.
The past three months have been a wonderful time of God connecting the dots.
On Monday, God connected another dot for us and even though it was a small thing it was huge to me, so I wanted to share it with you all. I personally LOVE the small things because it reminds me that Jesus LOVES me so much, He not only takes care of the big situations, but He cares about the tiniest of details!
From September 2009 - September 2010 Jason worked at Mondial Assistance. At the time, we thought this job opportunity - "dot" - was a time of getting back on our feet and preparing for Jason to set out in his own business. And, while it certainly was that, I believe it was also so much more! At Mondial Assistance Jason worked with many different insurance policies and situations. He gained a lot of knowledge regarding insurance. This past Monday he was able to use all that experience in a day long meeting with an insurance company. Not only did he know the lingo, but he knew the right questions to ask! His ability to effectively communicate with the insurance company reps was extremely helpful for his current company.
As I look back I don't see that year as wasted in anyway. It was training - for such a time as this.
There are a lot more "dots" to be connected and more being made. Some may never be connected in ways that I can see or even in my lifetime, but my Jesus knows every one. He knows what I need better than I know. He cares for me in every minute detail. He also cares for you! You don't need to look far to see that He cares for you and knows you. It's all in the details of your life!
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV)
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.
I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.
I know that whatever God does, It shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, And nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him. (Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 NKJV)
