TEXAS EYES' TERRITORY: March, 2008

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Why I'm Living Where I Am

I've often wondering what God was doing in my life because of all the twists & turns its taken in the last 11 years. After a couple of years I can look back & see the "why" He allowed me go through some of the things I have. It's only been in the last few weeks that I've discovered the reason I'm living in this room (about the size of a boxcar) other than the money I'm saving. Here's a few of the things He's been teaching me:

1. My things are mostly in storage & in 3 months I've only missed some of the clothes I don't have with me. I haven't missed my things in the least.

2. He's taught me better organizational skills & how to just "live with it" instead of complaining. Every time I have to move something in order to reach something else, I've learned to Praise Him for the roof over my head instead of feeling inconvenience.

3. He's taught me that living in the country gives me more time to praise & worship Him instead of feeling put out by the longer drives to the grocery store, etc.

4. The most important thing He's taught me is to pay attention to Sharon's way of life (my landlady). I don't think I've ever been in contact with a more selfless, giving, sweet natured person in my life on an every day basis. And she always appears to be in a good mood, or at least she's smiling most of the time.

I honestly believe this is where & why God put me in this particular place, and as I've said before.....it definately was God's decision. I can't wait to see what He's going to teach me next. I just read an email about God sending us through the flames instead of around them. I've known that was true since my son died. The flames are part of the changing process as He turns us into silver.

I hope to starting "glowing" soon, but that may not be His plan & and if it's not I'm ready for whatever else He wants to teach me. I know my life is in the palm of His hand & He'll work on me until He's satisfied. That's much better than feeling He's given up on me.