There are things my Momma always said: "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt"... "You're gonna put someone's eye out if you aren't careful." ... "Spit that gum out before you go to bed, or you'll wake up with it in your hair!"
Well, I'm here to tell you if your child goes to bed with gum in his mouth, you are the one who pays the price! I spent HOURS working to get gum out of his hair. Every helpful gum removal tip I have ever heard was used... I wasted half a jar of peanut butter, and time I should have been using to get ready for church; all to no avail! We were late for church, had no breakfast, and my son wore my favorite "Farmall" hat all day! (He dislikes Farmall because it's what I like.) Finally tonight I broke out the clippers and gave him an old fashioned buzz cut. The was one spot that had to be cut with scissors, and he now as an odd looking bald spot on the back of his head. Within ten minutes the problem was solved.
This situation reminded me of how so many times I will go about things the hard way when an obvious and simple answer exists. There are things and ways I know God wants me to do things, or things He has promised me, and I don't follow His instructions. I set out trying to figure out how to make things happen on my own and forget to trust Him to work everthing out in his timing. I mean, gee whiz, He only created EVERYTHING, why can't I trust Him to take care of my future. How many times to I wind up in a mess because I'm opereating on my own? All the time, and every time I have to get down on my knees and ask him to undo what I "done went and did" without him. Today is an excellent reminder for me to be patient and wait on the Lord to work everthing out for me.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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