nothing is wasted
Yesterday I did something I’ve never done before. I locked my keys in the car. To make matters worse, I locked my phone in the car too. Right there on the seat. Next to my keys.
I don’t know a single person’s phone number here in Georgia. Not a one. The joy of technology is that I don’t have to remember. Until I have to.
After many frustratingly futile attempts at getting assistance, a sweet woman swooped in to rescue me. She drove me home to pick up my spare key and then drove me back to my car. An angel indeed. With a southern accent. They grow ‘em warm and hospitable down here, that’s for sure.
Did I mention that on Monday I left my purse in a restaurant? And only noticed 30 minutes later? Yeah. (Another first for me.) Thankfully once again integrity won the day. I recovered my purse. With everything in it.
But seriously? I had these big firsts two days in a row?! C’mon!
Sigh.
Now it’s today… And today there’s an undercurrent of ache in my heart. It’s another one of those days that I wonder if I’m the only one who remembers. Or maybe just the only one who cares.
And on top of that, today I’m on a plane bound for DC to have a meeting I shouldn’t even have to have. Yeah, that current of ache grows stronger even at 30,000 feet.
Maybe even more so at 30,000 feet.
But here on this plane I’m reminding myself that God doesn’t waste a thing.
God doesn’t waste a thing.
Nothing—neither the best nor the worst that I’ve known—is wasted. Ever. Everything can be made new. Everything can be redeemed. Everything can be made whole.
Nothing is wasted.
Not even the frustrations of yesterday.
Or the ache of today.
I remember Kitty… and my heart is aching today too. I love that you know NOTHING is wasted.
…I love you.
thank you for remembering.
and for loving me.
hold that thought
2 Corinthians 1:4
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’S great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, “the LORD is my portion, therefore I will wait for Him.” Lamentations 3:21-24
Praying.
Just wanted you to know that I remembered and am praying for you today. You are an amazing woman, leader, and friend. I just wanted to encourage you that no matter what happens….God is Faithful…even when people aren’t.
Love ya,
Me
I’m sorry that you find yourself in a place you were never made to be. I know it is frustrating to begin to take steps in the direction of healing, and then be hit with days like these that feel like they’re pulling you backward.
KNOW and BELIEVE that the best is yet to be. God’s mighty work and His purposes will stand. Abba Father is walking with you through every circumstance and test, things which everybody knows, things that some people know, and things that nobody knows but Him.
One thing you’re NOT is alone.
praying for you.
side note. i recently locked my keys and purse/phone AND Macy in the car. a nice couple called the fire department. oh yeah and my car was running. it was embarassing.
actually my phone was in the car, in my purse so a nice couple called the fire dept for me. oh yeah, did i mention my car was running too. {smile}
i gotta say — your comment was one of the highlights of my day.
i love you for telling me!
{smile} so funny i had to post it twice {blush}…
Dare I try to pull an encouraging comment out of the fact that we are potty training here at this house? Yes. I do. It is practically the only thing I am thinking about right now. So I am going to work with what I have got.
Do you remember being potty trained? Yet, you obviously know how to do it (i.e. FB photo in a mini-potty). My son is seeming to resist at every turn. Whining. Challenging. Not wanting to. Not liking it. Having accidents – not on purpose, just still learning how to get his body to the potty. But he is not going to remember all this effort I am putting into helping him. He won’t even be able to spell out point for point the specific methods and techniques that I employed to make him a successful pee-er. That is ok. It is ok with me as a parent that he may never know the lengths I have gone to make him a success. What is most important to me is the end result.
My prayer for you is that you will not be able to remember (or even identify) all the uncomfortable situations that God is using to help you (train you, if you will) to be a success.
Amen. God does not waste a thing. Good word. Thank you for being bold. Thank you for doing what is hard. I am so proud of you for walking this out. You are held today, no matter your altitude.
all that matters is that i become a successful pee-er. so to say.
thank you for this…
love you.
Oh Alece, I cannot wait to see how God IS … yes, I said IS … turning your pain and heartache and what satan meant for evil … into good … really good! Praise Him! I love you with all my heart! Praying!
He IS good. of this i have no doubt.
Oh Alece…….I. Love. You……I will never forget. My heart is with you constantly and I am eagerly awaiting the day when God makes all things new so I can rejoice with you in your beauty from ashes! We will roll around in it, laughing giddily the whole while, for you will deserve it my friend!!! Be strengthened today in knowing He found you worthy enough for this test. He will never give you more than you can stand and when He sees you sinking wearily to your knees, those are the times He will pick you up and carry you through………….
I love you..today and everyday….
thank you so much, my friend.
“For every one thing we see happening, God is moving behind the scenes in a thousand others.”
Nothing is wasted… Jesus never forgets.
It is all for His glory.
Thank you for this reminder.
My ache isn’t exactly the same as yours, but it can still be redeemed.
I’m counting on Him.
I hope that as this new day unfolds, hope does too and you are able to bask in it. I love you and I know this is ridiculous and maybe a little immature but I have been rocking out to U2 for the last day or so and every time a new song comes on I think of you and it makes me happy. We all love you. Like lots.
give amy an extra long hug for me…
Wow. Nothing is wasted. That … is revelation. I so love your heart. You are so brave, my friend.
Dang, you’re good. Or should I say “He’s good.”