...And All The Time?

God is Good.

Last night was the first night in a long time that I had been able to have “Me Time”. My best friend was making fun of me (playfully, because that’s what she does) for spending a night to myself. College has me stretched thin enough to where I always have prior engagements: work, school work, sorority meetings, or family. So yesterday I decided would be different- I would binge watch Netflix, eat unhealthy food, and drink a frappucino from Starbucks. 

The night went all wrong. My Sonic mozzarella sticks weren’t hot, my Starbucks frappe was their experimental drink, and trust me, it was definitely an experiment gone wrong. I was almost back home to my dorm room when I realized I didn't have everything I needed for my Halloween costume. So I made a u-turn, went to Target and left empty-handed. A special trip all for nothing! The whole evening had turned into a disappointment. It was starting to rain, my car had less than a 1/4 tank of gas, and my “Low Tire Pressure” light came on.

The whole night I complained. I didn’t take into account anyone around me. Last night was supposed to be a selfish night, and it was indeed.

Selfishness... One of my worst traits.

But God loves me anyways.

I found out today that one of my family members was involved in a shooting. He works undercover with our state police to help people and save their lives. Last night (while I was busy absorbed in myself and only concerned about me) he was driving with a fellow agent of his and the agent was shot while sitting beside my step-dad inside the car. 

This is a terrible story, I know. But God used this tragedy to show me that while I am busy being a sinful human, He is out there protecting my family. 

I pray all the time that God keep me and my family safe. Even though it was raining and I was nearly out of gas and my tire was low on pressure, God got me home safely. Even though I was being selfish, God wrapped His arms around my family and kept them safe during this scary and dangerous situation. 

Today is a new day, and tonight I know that something bad could happen to someone I love. I know that bad things on this Earth happen. Bad things happen to good people. 

But our God is in control. He is protecting us and our loved ones. Even when things harm our family, God is still there to help us pick up the broken pieces. We are never alone, and God is watching over us even when we are selfish. Even when we are sinning and living in sin.

God is Good. All the Time.

And All The time? 

God Is Good

-sSm-