But God

 
It can seem like for about the past year we have been living out a series of worst case scenarios. Last year, this time we were beginning to hear about a virus that had the potential to become a pandemic - and it did become a pandemic. Millions of people have suffered from the virus and watcher loved ones suffer hoping they would recover, but the worst case scenario played out. We are currently watching our friends in Texas suffer biting cold snow and blizzard conditions. As they have prayed for the storm to pass, worst case scenarios of electrical failure, bursting water pipes, and deadly conditions have played out.
 
After 15-years at the same address, our family has decided to move.  Without having a new home under contract, we decided to list our home on December 31, 2020.  It’s now been under contact for 40+ days. We have written multiple contacts on homes to purchase, but to no avail. Worst case scenario, we are moving to an apartment while we continue to look.
 
During the summer of 2020, my son earned his driver’s license and soon after, his grandparents bought him a car! Every parent of a new driver worries a bit - did I teach him everything? What if he encounters a road rage situation?  What if...?  Well, on Friday, the worst case scenario struck.  He was rear-ended and pushed into the rear of the car in front of him. 
 
There are all kinds of things we can say, “when it rains it pours.” “Things are going from bad to worse.” “It’s the snowball effect.” I’d like to challenge you to say something else as you experience your own worst case scenarios. “But God.”
 
Yes, we are still experiencing a pandemic, but God saw fit to bless us with a vaccine and now the numbers are decreasing!
 
Texas is still in the midst of its crisis, but God is there!  He is protecting people and guiding them to resources and bringing forth a sense of community as they cling together to help one another.
 
This week we will be moving to an apartment, and disappointed because it’s a far cry from our dream home. I have been stressed about the fact they won’t do a month to month, nothing shorter than 3 months. And the cost of the 3 month lease was $400/month more than our mortgage has been. But God...had the property manager reach out to me...to ask if their lease-break option might be helpful. It’s a 12-month lease, but can be broken with 30 days notice.  Now the rent is $20 less than our mortgage has been.  But God!
 
My son’s car is damaged in the front and rear.  It may be totaled.  But God...saw fit that no one was injured. But God saw fit that my son would not be charged as a contributor to the accident. But God saw fit that I, not his little brother, nor one of his friends be his passenger when the accident happened.
 
But God! As you continue through life and what seems like worst case scenarios, look for the hand of God.  It’s there.  Rather than commiserating over the situation, thank God for what it’s not.  Realize that God is good all the time.  He is not the cause of our worst case scenarios.  He has not forgotten His people.  And it’s not necessarily true that He is trying to teach you a lesson.  He may be, but no where in the Bible does it say we should expect all of our days to be without confusion, heartache, or pain.  Be intentional about looking for God in the midst of every worst case scenario. Without Him, it really would be the WORST case scenario. Amen.

​~John 16:33 
​“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”


Thank you for reading!
But God...Amen.
​Kim