I was grateful to get a shower at all this morning before heading off to
work. Here’s why. We’re in our Monsoon season and it’s
dramatic.
This is what it’s like just about every
afternoon….the skies turn dark and threaten to burst open and fall upon you with excessive speed. Eighty percent of the time all the drama
passes and the late afternoon sun peeks out before twilight. Last night was different. I was sleeping soundly until booms of thunder woke me complete with
lightening and then the massive rain fell and poof…the electricity failed. I mumbled to my husband “we lost power” but
he hardly stirred. I felt my way to the kitchen for a flashlight in pitch
darkness. I returned and he was on his
cell calling the electric company. About two hours later,
our power came on and with groggy faces we went to the window and watched with
delight as homes lit up in the distance. I thanked
hubby for making it happen and returned to the sack. It was still raining.
When he crawled into bed he said something out of the ordinary. It was to the effect that he wondered how
many slept through the storm and didn’t even know power was lost jeopardizing their morning routine. Had they awoke at dawn and learned the circuit went
out they would not be able to enjoy their morning brew. Because we all have wells, no water would be there for
wake up showers or lights for early risers!
I reminded him that I said "thank you!"
He laughed.
All this made me think. God’s grace
is so much like that. How many times
have I been forgiven by someone when I wasn’t even aware I offended them? How many “almost accidents” may I have
incurred in my travels but He detoured me?
God’s grace. It’s always there for
me, watching out for me, working in the background and making things happen. God’s grace comes to me by His hand; do I always realize that I needed what I had been given? Thank you, Lord, for your amazing grace.
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Beautiful post sis.
ReplyDeleteHow true your words about God's grace are Mary! Often we miss all that's going on behind the scenes. But God isn't taken by surprise at all. And I'm so glad you got the power back so you could take a morning shower. Simple blessings we can easily take for granted.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Debbie
Great analogy! We haven't had the rain that the weather man predicted but we are looking forward to the cooling trend this weekend. So glad your power was restored so quickly.
ReplyDeleteNoreen
What had been given...What was already done...I won't get tired hearing these words...Thank You God for Your awesome love and grace. I enjoyed your post sister.
ReplyDeleteMary, this is one of those posts that makes me shake my head, yes, yes, yes as I read. Powerful message!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you! Thankful to our God for His grace!!!
HI!!!
ReplyDeleteWe have not gotten rain in almost a week.....lucky you!!!!
I love Monsoon...but HATE it too.....it messes up the pool, the patio.......and it is darn hot and humid!!!!
Hugs,
jamie
Oh how we used to love Monsoon Season! Many were the nights we'd rise from slumber to watch the lightning & listen to the thunder claps ... so powerful & stirring, and so putting me in mind of God's voice.
ReplyDeleteI love the grace-dots you've connected, too, Mary. It's all so very humbling.
Yes we do take for granted the blessings we enjoy like electricity! So happy your hubby knew who to call. When our electricity goes out, we need to reset many clocks in our house. I am glad you got your morning shower. Thank you for sharing this lovely story at Tell Me a Story!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks to God for His Amazing Grace!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. In hindsight I can almost see the hands of grace delivering me from catastrophe... too many times. I cherish the grace from His love for us... It stretches my mind beyond capacity.
ReplyDeleteI was in Williams and Flag earlier today, man alive, the thunder sounds like it's going to blow up the earth! I don't know how anyone could sleep through anything like that?
what a great analogy....and monsoons...wow have never experienced them and don't think I want to. Stay safe okay....
ReplyDeleteHi Mary -
ReplyDeleteThank you for showering us with this refreshing message. Indeed, there's a lesson in it.
Yes, we have much to be grateful for...