Our lives are filled with ‘incidents’. Some stand out more than others. Some require a lot more time than others. Some require people, hundreds of people, and time, lots of time. Then there are incidents that bring delight, i.e. I can stand it anymore it is so great. Other incidents bring heartache and sorrow, sometimes to the hopelessness of ‘when will this stop’.
We experienced an ‘incident’ within the last week that has brought cause to reflect, great cause to seek a greater family bond, and yet a need to learn to let go. Years ago I heard said when Jesus told the disciples to come apart and rest awhile that He as Creator of these men and Himself living in the form of man knew that if we do not come apart and rest awhile we tend to just come apart. It is not a pleasant thought, but experientially I know it is true.
To the hundreds involved in our weekend incident I can not imagine that I could speak to everyone in a way to convey the thanks and appreciation so very much deserved. It is interesting how far we can reach in prayer. We only need to reach God. He alone can put the circumstances at the exact time they need to take place.
Each of us have incidents that we gladly tell. Then there are THOSE… we have a feeling that everyone will know and have THEIR THOUGHTS about the incident. I have learned that sometimes no matter the situation people will have their thougths and opinion and you know, while there is no need to broadcast that type of incident there is nothing harmful either, only in the minds and words of others.
As I had for a time as my status on Facebook,
Mercy – not getting what I deserve. Grace – getting what I don’t deserve. I am thankful and humbled that God is both merciful and gracious to me and has given both to my family.
That is what I would say in response to our family incident. May only God be glorified.
