Choose wisely

You may have heard about the ACU bus accident? 
We have heard plenty about it here. 
It strikes close to home for us because one of  the girls who was very seriously injured is the daughter of one of the  teachers of my oldest son.

I wanted to be able to keep up with her situation so my family and I could pray specifically for this family and this Father, who touches my son's life on a regular basis at school.

I knew long ago that this was a man who believes and lives his faith; had heard about it from many in my own church family who had worshiped with him at another local church in the past. 

It has been AMAZING to read his daily accounts of his daughters progress on a special Facebook page set up for updates. 

The ups and downs which he refers to as "the roller coaster ride" of an experience. 

 

His love for his family and more importantly his trust in the Lord concerning his family is captivating.

It seems impossible that they can keep up this positiveness and trust....except  I feel certain that they can because of their faith. 

  Sure they have talked about being weary, about frustration, about bumps in the road...but never about blame or doubt or an unfair God.

I want to decide right now, when things are easy that I am going to act that way.  I want you to think about that too!!! 

I want to share this facebook comment from a fellow named Phil.  He obviously knows this family well and hits the point that I am trying to make perfectly!!

 "You & your ladies are violating protocols for such forums. We come in expectation of proclamations of the unfairness of it all, the “why” questions, and angst about the future. Instead of wailing and gnashing teeth we are met with bundles of faith, conviction of God’s almighty goodness, praise, and hope. All this negates our twin duties to remind you of God’s mercy and regale you with appropriate verses. Good heavens! You are reversing the paradigm and lifting our spirits! Your “inappropriate” responses are absolutely inspiring. Thank you!"

 

Doesn't that just make your day? 
Go be a light on this day. 
Choose to love God and trust Him even when the days are hard.