Since there is not a poem included, I'm not sure if this qualifies as an official reflection on LOMT's summer theme, REAL GRACE. However, I just made the executive decision to post it as such anyway.
In the wake of the flooding in Houston this week, there was a story on the local news that caught my eye. After having her home in a Houston neighborhood flooded, a woman put numerous items in her front yard so they could dry. Unfortunately, some folks stole many of the items in broad daylight.
Needless to say, the lady was disappointed by what happened to her(she's also a cancer survivor); however, part of her response caught my ear in a positive way. She referenced the scripture about God not giving someone more than they can handle(I Corinthians 10). After reflecting on that verse the challenges that have recently come her way: flooded house leading to stolen items, on top of cancer, she decided "God must really think I'm a bad ass."
Quite a perspective on facing trials and tribulations. I not sure Job even put it in such an encouraging way in the face of his adversities.
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