Wednesday, May 30, 2018

May 30 – “The first …”


We have discovered a crisis of near-epic proportions.  Greater than dirt on the interior carpet.  Greater than donut crumbs on the seats.  Greater even than dried water droplets from the first rain.  What horror could possibly have invaded our normally serene lifestyle?  What unspeakable catastrophe has barreled its way into our lives, making our very existence one long groan of agony?  What caused that ear-splitting cry of “Aaaaarrrrgh!”?  Yep.  You guessed it.  Bird poop.  For the very first time a bird pooped on our brand new car.  Right there in the safety of our very own driveway.  Oh, the devastation of it all.  What could be worse than this?  (Don’t you dare say the first scratch or the first fender bender.  Chris might have a heart attack).  I suppose I shall have to play my usual role of Knight in Shining Armor, eh?  Put on my over-hauls and big ol’ boots and my fishing hat to ward off the sunshine and warsh that stain right outa the car.  Maybe I can get around to that this weekend …

Psalms 66:10-12 says, “For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.  You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs.  You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.”

Father, thank you for those little birds you created.  We do like seeing them flit about.  Thank you that our burdens are much less than prison and being trampled by horses.  And thank you for the abundance you have blessed us with.  Amen.  

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