Our family’s schedule that week was completely full.
It seemed like every minute had some sort of planned-out commitment, and my brain was at capacity trying to keep track of it all.
And then, my daughter came home with a note in her backpack.
The note explained an upcoming dress-up day at school and an extra project she needed to finish at home.
I felt like my world had just exploded.
I was barely hanging on, and now I had to add these new things into the mix?!
I immediately said to God, “Why?! Why can’t I get a break? I need a rest!”
Immediately, a surprisingly silly answer came into my mind… the actual answer doesn’t matter as much as the result:
It helped me realize how insignificant my current problems were in the grand scheme of things.
I was able to laugh, set some boundaries, and move forward while having fun during that busy week.
Sometimes, I’m like Joseph of Egypt, who could clearly see his trials for what they were:
“God meant it unto good”. (Genesis 50:20)
And other days, I’m more like Joseph’s brothers who blamed God for every poor circumstance they found themselves in:
“What is this that God hath done unto us?” (Genesis 42:28)
I think I’m going to give myself grace for the days that I feel like Joseph’s brothers.
I’m gonna pray a lot more, because boy, does God like to answer prayers in exactly the way I need them answered.
And I hope I can get better at sticking with Joseph of Egypt’s humble mindset.
It’s all for my good!
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
