Keep everything in Perspective

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In life I can tend to take things for granted, and one of those being my health. Something that seems to always be there in my life. Something that I don't always thank the Lord for. Most days it as though it's expected as the routine in my life. I get up in the morning and just assume that everything will go my way through the day. That I will be able to go as quickly as possible at my serving job, and be at my maximum activity level in my working out. Also composing myself to settle down for the evening to sleep.

Today I was at my job in Cool Springs where I work as a server. I was going through the normal routine, when I was going much quicker on the job than I should have. When I was filling the ice tea urns, and my co worker noticed that the tea was much lighter than it should have been. Thinking to myself, I wonder what is going on. Before even wasting another moment, I quickly grabbed the basket which holds the filter and tea package. The basket was full of boiling water that was being blocked from filtering down into the tea urns. The extremely HOT water then poured out and went on my hand, and my reaction was with instinct. I dropped the tea filter and ran to the back and rinsed my hand.

Speaking to of the heart of my co workers, each asked me what happened and that they were concerned. I was trying to keep myself calm, and so many of my coworkers were concerned. Everything seemed to be going as if I was in slow motion. I was very worried about my hand as it was getting more red by the second.

My point in this story is that, we take the good for granted. Lately, my mind has been racing with thoughts of finances. How am I going to pay my bills or when will I be called for more work. Dealing with thoughts of how I'm going to make enough to cover the bills that I have.

God showed me today that things could be a lot worse than they are. I could have had to go to the emergency room, and be treated for severe burns. Additionally, I could have missed work and walked away from other income opportunities. Today God showed me that through everything He will supply, and when I am weak He is strong.

In our weakness He shows His strength"
2 Corinthians 12:9:

I have felt very weak lately in many areas of my life. Today my weakness showed, and through the minutes of uncertainty today, He showed me that I am going to be alright. Although I walked through the fire, I was not burned. I am very lucky that I was able to walk away today unharmed.

I hope that each of you realize that whatever you are going through; although it is challenging, it could be so much worse if God was not moving on your behalf.

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Isaiah 43:2

Keep life in perspective today. Thank God for the many good things that you have!

In all your ways, may you be blessed!

@chrisburkmenn

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