This week in both our Bible studies, we'll continue our journey through the book God Is Just Not Fair. We've had some sweet times of sharing and discussion these past weeks, and hope you can join us at one of the studies this week. Barbara will be bringing snacks for Common Grounds at 6:30 Wednesday night. At The Perk, 9:30 Thursday morning, Cassie will be providing something yummy.
Coming up on Friday, Nov. 7th, is the David Crowder concert at Rolling Hills. Tickets, including handling, are $30 each. If you'd like to go you'll need to purchase tickets on your own, but could let me know and I can inform you of who else is going in case you want to carpool or make it a double date!
Saturday, Nov. 15th, Amy Rusaw is hosting and leading a Christmas Card-making party at her house. It will begin at 10 AM and go to around 2 PM, so bring a salad to share, along with a snack. Girls 15 years of age and older are invited to attend. The cost to make 10 gorgeous cards is $20, and you'll need to pay Amy directly. Let her know if you plan to attend, as she needs to be sure she has enough supplies on hand.
Thank you to those of you who write and say how meaningful the devotions are that I find and include with the WOW-Zine. I'm glad they're touching your heart! Here's one for today:
God’s Goodness in the Rear view Mirror
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. -Psalm 34:8
What a strange sticker, I thought to myself as I glanced at the rear window of a small blue car sitting in the lane next to me at a red light. At first glance, the sign was illegible because the words were backwards. The decal had been applied on the inside of the window rather than the outside, as it was designed to be displayed. But as I focused more intently on the words and read in reverse, I realized the sign read, “God is Always Good.”
For a moment, I wondered why the petite, middle-aged woman driving the car would have applied the decal improperly. Surely she recognized that other drivers would have a difficult time reading the awkwardly displayed sign. But as I gave the scenario more thought, I realized she hadn’t applied that sign to her window for other drivers. She had placed it there for herself. The decal was positioned slightly off center so it could be seen (and easily read) every time she glanced into her rear view mirror.
I felt an immediate sense of kinship with this unknown woman. I too have experienced seasons in my life when I needed visual reminders of God’s goodness.
I taped “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28) on the dashboard of my car when I received some disappointing news.
I wrote “Taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8) on my bathroom mirror when my heart was broken over a tragic loss.
I’ve even written Scripture passages on my hands when I was feeling particularly down or discouraged.
As the traffic light changed from red to green and we drove in different directions, I lifted up a prayer for this mysterious woman who chooses to keep God’s goodness ever present in her rea view mirror. I would imagine her focus upon the goodness of our God will give her the strength she needs to make her way through whatever challenges she encounters on the road of life.
You may not want to paste a sign on the rear window of your car, but during seasons of disappointment or trial, I encourage you to write Scriptures that testify to God’s goodness and faithfulness in prominent places around your home, in your car, or at your workplace. You’ll find greater strength and courage for whatever lies ahead in your journey.
