It's The Little Things
Monday, October 20, 2008
Here is a testimony I wanted to share.
Recently, God showed Himself more real to me by showing me how He knows what He’s doing when He leads us. We don’t have to understand, just simply follow that leading and every detail of our lives, no matter how big or little, will work together for our good.
At the end of last year, I was invited to accompany 4 other girls on a 2-3 week trip to Europe this summer. They would be traveling many places, visiting Believers and seeing places most American’s only dream of. My excitement soared and it looked like a perfect trip.
Immediately, I started praying about it. After a few weeks, for some reason it didn't seem like I should go. My excitement and "I HAVE to go" attitude went away. I kept praying about it, but it seemed my answer was "No". I didn't understand and had no real "reason" why. At the beginning of this year, I had to tell the girls I wasn't going to go. The only reason I could give them was, "After praying about it, I just didn't feel like that's where God wants me to be at that time." My parents were surprised when I told them I wasn't going; it was so unlike me because I love traveling and they had encouraged me to go. I was a little disappointed, but I knew I couldn't go against the answer I felt I was receiving.
Months passed & I never understood why I was led in that direction-until a few weeks ago. My grandma passed away very suddenly and unexpected, and as we were getting ready for her viewing, it was like God showed me why I didn't go to Europe. The girls were on their trip at that very moment, and had I gone, I would have missed my grandma's passing, the funeral, and my family that had traveled to be here. I would have been in the middle of my trip, and I don't even know that my parents could have gotten a hold of me. And even if they could have reached me, I probably wouldn't have been able to fly back in time. It would have ruined my trip knowing I was so far away and couldn't be here.
It may seem like a small thing, but it meant the world to me, because it just goes to show that God cares about every detail and makes sure everything works out just right.
Your Sister in Christ
