Divine Intervention

Well, today I feel the need to show 2 specific ways God has blessed me this week. I had to tell Sadie about it this afternoon, as I explained "Divine Intervention" is not coincidence.

1. Well, I spoke earlier about the "chunk of change" that I/we had to pay out of pocket for my surgery. I was a little in shock, although I knew approximately what it would cost. Well, I had the number written down on my desk, and went to check the status of my tax return. And it hit me. There was a $20 difference in our federal return, and what the surgery is costing me out of pocket. Seriously. $20. And we are supposed to get about $50 back from the state, so technically that puts us $30 in the good as far as this surgery goes. Wow. I have peace again that this is what God wants me to do.

2. Last week, in my Made to Crave Bible study, I read about how growing closer to God has more to do with positioning ourselves to for Him. About sacrificing, and self-control. Lysa talked about praying for the strength to conquer 1 thing at a time. She also talked about being ruled by things other than God. Well, I know this sounds trivial to most, but I have been ruled by Diet Pepsi for a long time. I just HAD to have one. I gave it up for 2 weeks, then made the conscious decision to have some last weekend. Well, they are gone, and I am back on the water now. But I digress. Today was a stressful day for me. Sadie woke up with a horrible cough, I didn't feel well, JC had soccer practice, and I needed to go to my mom's, Sam's Club, and Kroger. And all I wanted to do was go back to bed. So, I got up and took Sadie to the doctor. On the way there, I really wanted a Diet Pepsi. Really. I mean, it was a crazy serious craving. So I prayed, as Lysa suggested. I prayed that God would give me the strength and self-control. And the craving passed. Somewhat. But I made it. I went to Wendys, and got water. I went to Mom's, and drank water. Then, we went to Sam's. I was so tired, and probably a little dehydrated (I typically drink 64+ oz of water a day, and was way behind.) So, I drank a bottle of water in the car and headed to Kroger. Well, this is Mississippi, and there is a possibility of snow tomorrow, so of course Kroger was wild. In the check out line, I decided I would buy a Diet Pepsi. I needed it. I deserved it. Well, I couldn't find one in the cooler. Not a one. Talk about ill...Then, we walked outside and there they were, 2 Pepsi machines. I get out my 2 quarters, and march over to the first one. It spit my money out. I tried again. Nope. It would not take my quarters. So, then I go to the next machine. I promise, my first quarter fell into the huge lock they have on the front of the machine. Then I realized...God was doing this. He was answering my prayer. I was not truly having self-control, but he was not letting me give in to the temptation. At that point, I laughed, headed to the car, and explained to Sadie a little about divine intervention, and how God loves us, and cares about every aspect of our lives. I also told her she better not pray for something unless it is something she really wants, because God answers prayers!

Have a blessed week, and be safe!

Jolie