The Battery Incident
“Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” ~ Romans 8:34-35
Would you believe if I told you that God used a dead battery to get to my heart? Let me explain…
I am not sure if this happens to you; maybe it is just my mind rambling on-and-on…Last week I was so very, very bumped out. My MIL dropped off her dog so we can take care of her while my in-laws are on vacation, again!!! Mind you, I like/love dogs. But the last time we took care of my MIL’s dog, the experience was not the greatest; her dog didn’t eat because me MIL forgot the dog’s favorite dish to eat out of…and her dog stayed with us for 3 weeks *sigh*.
This time I made sure my MIL would bring the dog’s special dish. I also was hoping that we would not have the dog for 3 weeks again. Well, the dish is here, but we also have the dog for 3 weeks — over Labor Day weekend. I was looking forward to the long weekend and hoped to get away to a cooler spot (of course taking our new dog ‘Corky’ with us)…
So, I sulked last week. I had a conversation with God:
‘Lord, my husband doesn’t care about me!?!’ — Silence
‘Lord, my husband doesn’t love me – really he doesn’t!?!’ — Silence
‘Lord, I am having a melt-down!?! — Silence
‘Lord, are You listening?!?’ — Silence…until the next morning
My car started fine at home, at the gas station. BUT after getting a bagel — nothing. No sound, no nothing. Thankfully I had my cell phone charged, called my hubby to let him know that I was stuck at the bagel shop. I was going to call a towing service, but my beloved told me to wait; that he would come get me so I could get moving again. You have to understand, my hubby works about 12 miles from where I was stranded (in the middle of morning rush-hour). Oh, I so blushed and my heart skipped ‘Lord, he does care!!!!’ I truly believe that God had a huge smile on His face at that point.
I learned two lessons that morning. One – my beloved cares/loves me beyond words. Second – even when we think that our Lord is distant because we don’t get our way, we ‘feel’ He is silent when we pray — He works in the background. Yes, we might not always get our way, but nothing can separate us from the love of God…
Lord of Heaven and Earth. Thank you for the lessons You have taught me last week. I know that sometimes my mind goes places that it shouldn’t. Thank You for the reminder that no matter what; nothing can separate me from Your love. In the precious name of Jesus. ~ Amen
Amen my friend, thank Him for the lessons He teaches us, even the painful ones. I love you my friend.
Isn’t it awesome how God uses everyday stuff to speak to us … to teach us. Not only does your hubby love you but your Heavenly Father does also! -have a blessed day!
I’m so glad He is working behind the scenes even when our human ees don’t see.
Bethany
My Sweet friend,
Iris, God bless you and thank you for sharing this peek at your life. Girl, we are indeed blessed with “good” men. Hugging you today.
Iris, I think you are loved beyond what you imagine! I think you are great friend. And how transparent and honest you are to share with us. I don’t know how I’d do with my MIL’s Barney for 3 weeks. LOL.
But I’m so glad your husband was eager and willing to help you out. I carry a set of jumper cables in my car and especially during these hot summer months. I’ve had that happen to me before and it’s not fun. Love the lesson you learned though.
Love,
Debbie
Hmm, your battery incident is apparently my “read a blog” incident!
Just this morning I was having an argument (in my head) with my hubby – about his not caring two hoots how I feel. I was thinking all kinds of not so positive thoughts concerning him.
Thanks for your batter incident! I needed to hear that.
How just like God to lovingly prove us wrong without ever saying a word.
Thank you for sharing.
Oh, so like us whiny women to sulk around and huff at the Lord. He’s probably like, “Well, I’d say something if you’d say something worth talking about!” with the pouty things I say to Him in “prayer.”
Thanks for your transparency. We can all so relate!
Love and hugs!
I love this Iris! I have been trying to do exactly the same thing – wait without getting sulky. In my head I know that the Lord will never leave me or forget about me – it’s my own silly feelings that get in the way.
Thank you for your honest, open heart and for the wonderful reminder.
**grin** I’ve had those days as well. God works in mysterious ways to prove His love (and the point that He’s trying to get across). That was very sweet of your hubby to come get you. 🙂
What a beautiful story. I am sorry you were stranded but I praise God what was bad turned out to be good! Hugs.