Lemons, Lemons And More Lemons

So, with all the hopes that 2015 would be different than 2014, it's sure looking strikingly similar. The waves keep on coming, and as soon as I catch my breath and get my feet back on solid ground, the next round comes and I'm once again eating sand.  I've seen and felt God's work in the midst of it though. Friends jumping in at a moments notice, what once seemed impossible suddenly becomes do-able because of those who love me. I know God is in this. He gives Good gifts and He always provides. If nothing else, I know those two things.

I'm typically an early-bird but with all that's been going on lately I've ended up being somewhat of a night-owl. All sorts of things happen when I'm awake past 10pm...LOTS of Gilmore Girls episodes are moved into the "watched for the billionth time" column, anything that contains chocolate is enjoyed in rapid succession, and don't even get me started on Pinterest.

The thing about Pinterest is you never know what you'll find. And this whole "picked for you" thing that's happening on my feed is amazing...how did they know I wanted party decorating ideas, comfort food recipes, semi-angry/bitter quotes, encouraging Jesus-focused posts, and nerdy jokes? I. LOVE. IT.

So, here are a few of the pins that have helped me go to bed ready to face the next day with lemon juicer in hand...we're making lemonade here folks, and I got it by the gallon!

I know God has a plan for me. I know He hasn't left me here to fend for myself. I know He LOVES me and only wants what's best for me. I know that He allows things to happen in our lives but that doesn't mean He's causing them. My God is not a puppeteer. I'm not at the end of His string, unable to think or move at will.  And neither are any of you. That's not how my God works. Bad things happen to good people all the time. It's part of life...thanks Adam and Eve for getting that ball rolling...

I have no idea why lemons are being dropped on my head by the crateful but I know that I'm not alone in it. My God is right there with me, carrying the tons of lemons that are too heavy for me, the ones I may not even know exist. I also have an amazing support system and tons of loving and very caring and generous friends all over the country. I'm one lucky girl and no amount of lemons is going to change that.