Over the past 10 years, I’ve read with interest stories of folks who were
delayed or late and because of that “missed” the tragic Twin Tower collapses
of 9/11.
A CEO was late because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts.
One woman was late because her alarm clock didn’t go off in time.
One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike because of an auto
accident.
One of them missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change.
One’s car wouldn’t start.
One went back to answer the telephone.
One had a child that dawdled and didn’t get ready as soon as he should have.
One couldn’t get a taxi.
One man put on a new pair of shoes that morning, took the various means to
get to work but before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot. He
stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid. That is why he is alive today.
So . . when I am stuck behind a slow driver.
– miss an elevator.
– turn back to answer a ringing telephone.
– all the little things that annoy me.
– I think to myself.
this is exactly where God wants me to be at this very moment.
The next time your morning seems to be going wrong,
– the children are slow getting dressed,
– you can’t seem to find the car keys,
– you hit every traffic light.
– don’t get mad or frustrated;
God is at work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you with all those annoying little things – and
may you remember and appreciate their possible purpose.
Now, has anyone seen my keys?
~~
Dr Bob Griffin
[email protected] www.grif.net
“Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!”