Jesus said: "...he who feeds on Me will live because of Me."
John 6:57
John 6:57
Recently my husband and I left home for a few days vacation up the coast, and in our hurry to get going, somehow all packed and ready to go, my make-up bag got left behind. It wasn’t until we arrived at our destination about four hours from home that I missed it. For a moment, it paralyzed me. What would we do? Even my medications were in that bag as was everything I would need to keep myself looking decent while we were away. It quickly became obvious to both of us we either had to drive back home and retrieve it or try to replace it. Well after a few moments of indecision, we drove to a local CVS and about 30 minutes and 200 dollars later, we walked out with everything I would need to not only look good enough to enjoy our vacation, but to feel good as well, for even the pharmacist was able to provide the medication that was needed.
That night, after a sigh of relief and a wonderful dinner, I crawled into bed. But I couldn’t stop thinking about that make-up bag and how dependent I am on things I take for granted. Everyday. What would life be like without a hairbrush, a toothbrush or any of the stuff we put on our faces? Or, would we survive if we didn’t have pills to keep us alive? Well, I hoped I would never have to find out.
But my mind didn’t stop there, for as I stared into the dark, I got to thinking about God and the things He provides that I take for granted. The air I breathe, the ability to walk and talk, His love, forgiveness when I mess up, the fact that He will work everything together for good, His constant and abiding presence, not to mention a thousand other things. I can talk to Him about anything, trust Him with everything, and read of His love and instructions for life in the Bible. The question that pierced me in the darkness was how could I ever live without such things?
I don’t know, but one thing I do know is that it took a make-up bag left behind to remind me what I truly cannot live without.
Blessings and love,
Judy Rose Grubaugh
That night, after a sigh of relief and a wonderful dinner, I crawled into bed. But I couldn’t stop thinking about that make-up bag and how dependent I am on things I take for granted. Everyday. What would life be like without a hairbrush, a toothbrush or any of the stuff we put on our faces? Or, would we survive if we didn’t have pills to keep us alive? Well, I hoped I would never have to find out.
But my mind didn’t stop there, for as I stared into the dark, I got to thinking about God and the things He provides that I take for granted. The air I breathe, the ability to walk and talk, His love, forgiveness when I mess up, the fact that He will work everything together for good, His constant and abiding presence, not to mention a thousand other things. I can talk to Him about anything, trust Him with everything, and read of His love and instructions for life in the Bible. The question that pierced me in the darkness was how could I ever live without such things?
I don’t know, but one thing I do know is that it took a make-up bag left behind to remind me what I truly cannot live without.
Blessings and love,
Judy Rose Grubaugh