Pancakes

Luke 5:23-25 (English Standard Version)

²³Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? ²⁴But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"—he said to the man who was paralyzed—"I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home." ²⁵And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.

Something I've realized that I really kind of loathe about myself, is my tendency to freak out/over-analyze/unnecessarily stress out over such minor things. No surprise that when I prayed with Dottie on Saturday night, that she really felt God telling me, "Don't sweat the small stuff." Is it any surprise that God would then use small things to prove how BIG He is? I'm running into lots of different things that God is doing so that I may know...and it's incredibly humbling.

For instance, some homework that I needed to submit online last Thursday - did not submit = no bueno. I was frustrated, e-mailed the professor who essentially said 'sorry, that sucks to be you,' and I resigned myself to receiving no credit for that work.
HOWEVER, it just so happened that the entire class was given another chance to submit that assignment! (Seriously, God?! It was one homework assignment...I had finally gotten to the point where I could swallow my pride, repent and move on - yet, Your grace floods in).


As I sit here and think
About all that You’ve done
About how You gave me Your one and only Son
And I’m trying to fathom
All that You are, but so far, Lord
You’re so beyond me...
~All I Need (Shawn McDonald)

Next, my internship! Since last fall, I've been debating whether or not I even wanted to pursue an internship...would the effort really be worth it, or is it just something else to put on a resume? It turns out that Proverbs 16:3 is no joke, and God will give you more than you ever expected. (Hence, why I found myself having to choose between 2 internships.) Well, after several e-mails, an interview, another meeting, praying and waiting for 3 weeks (which doesn't sound long, but lemme tell ya...) - I get to intern with the Atlanta Beat for at least 10 weeks this spring! (possibly longer, but we shall see) Seriously?! This was my first choice..really wanted it, didn't expect to get it, and was ready to settle (but be joyful!) for whatever God had for me. ohhh, God's timing...=)


But what finally brought me to my knees in tears is kind of ridiculous...really ridiculous, but funny & amazing and so my Savior. I was on my way home on Monday evening after the second Atl Beat meeting, stopped to get some coffee, then mom texts me asking if I'll be home for dinner. I responded with a "yesh," then kept driving; mom sent another text while I was driving, but I didn't look at it.
I pull into the driveway, feeling quite content and look at my coffee cup thinking, 'Man, I'm in the mood for breakfast...some pancakes would so match my coffee...oh well.' Then I pick up my phone before going inside, to read mom's text which says:

"Dinner is ready! Blueberry pancakes!"

ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!!?

The Creator of the universe, also took the time to make me pancakes for dinner. But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins - I'm making you PANCAKES for dinner. ahhhh, Lord, You are amazing.
I would plead with you - whatever you're holding on to or whatever you're waiting to see happen - just let it go. Let God. Once your plans are surrendered to Him...He is able to do far abundantly beyond anything you could ask or imagine. =) even something as silly as pancakes. He is able.