Key Lessons 66/366
This morning I thanked God that I lost my key fob and had to replace it as I unraveled the scenario of what would have happened without that loss.
I still would have had the nail in my tire. BUT I would not have known there was an issue until the tire was flat. And speaking of flat tires, how wonderful is it that I made it home safely!
This afternoon I reclaimed my house from the chaos of preparing for and returning from my trip. Bags are unpacked, purchases put away, and accumulated mail taken care of.
Part of unpacking included putting away the mandarins I took but didn't eat. I was folding the empty insulated tote I'd taken them in so I could store it and heard something that sounded suspiciously like keys. I'd searched the bag, taking the mandarins out to make sure they weren't covering the keys, at least twice before I left Cincinnati. I now looked to see where the lining had torn because that was the only thing that made sense. There was no tear. I shook the bag and heard them again. As I turned the bag I saw it- a sleek pocket I had no idea existed. I don't know how the keys got there.
But today I am doing neither of those things.
Today I am smiling, rejoicing and thanking God for lost keys.
Why?
I am focusing on what would have happened if I hadn't lost them.
Why am I glad I found them after I paid to have new ones made?
Yesterday I made an on the spot decision. And I didn't doubt myself.
That's a big deal for someone who struggles with decision making.
Why am I not beating myself up for "wasting" time and money?
Because I am learning to extend grace to myself.
Key lessons: (I couldn't resist the pun)
God is always at work, doing what is best, I can trust Him.
I asked Him to help me find the keys.
He is never late in answering my prayers.
His answer may not come in the way or time I want it to, but it always comes at the right time.
If He had opened my eyes to see the keys before I left Cincinnati, best case scenario is that I'd end up in a parking lot with a flat because I would not have known about the nail.
I asked Him to help me find the keys mostly because the house keys are for three different houses. I'm thankful He answered that prayer at the right time. Now I don't have to tell mom I lost her house keys!
I still would have had the nail in my tire. BUT I would not have known there was an issue until the tire was flat. And speaking of flat tires, how wonderful is it that I made it home safely!
This afternoon I reclaimed my house from the chaos of preparing for and returning from my trip. Bags are unpacked, purchases put away, and accumulated mail taken care of.
Part of unpacking included putting away the mandarins I took but didn't eat. I was folding the empty insulated tote I'd taken them in so I could store it and heard something that sounded suspiciously like keys. I'd searched the bag, taking the mandarins out to make sure they weren't covering the keys, at least twice before I left Cincinnati. I now looked to see where the lining had torn because that was the only thing that made sense. There was no tear. I shook the bag and heard them again. As I turned the bag I saw it- a sleek pocket I had no idea existed. I don't know how the keys got there.
- I could be frustrated.
- I could focus on the thought that went through my mind yesterday while I waited for the keys to be made "I know, once I spend this money, they will show up."
But today I am doing neither of those things.
Today I am smiling, rejoicing and thanking God for lost keys.
Why?
I am focusing on what would have happened if I hadn't lost them.
Why am I glad I found them after I paid to have new ones made?
Yesterday I made an on the spot decision. And I didn't doubt myself.
That's a big deal for someone who struggles with decision making.
Why am I not beating myself up for "wasting" time and money?
Because I am learning to extend grace to myself.
Key lessons: (I couldn't resist the pun)
God is always at work, doing what is best, I can trust Him.
I asked Him to help me find the keys.
He is never late in answering my prayers.
His answer may not come in the way or time I want it to, but it always comes at the right time.
If He had opened my eyes to see the keys before I left Cincinnati, best case scenario is that I'd end up in a parking lot with a flat because I would not have known about the nail.
I asked Him to help me find the keys mostly because the house keys are for three different houses. I'm thankful He answered that prayer at the right time. Now I don't have to tell mom I lost her house keys!
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