You Get What You Get, And You Don't Throw A Fit

"You get what you get and you don't throw a fit." Kids learn this phrase at a young age. They may want the pink plate or the blue spoon, but they end up with green. Or they may think that someone else has more milk than them.

A student was complaining about something today in the Home Center and one of the other students told her, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit."

That's the mentality that we as Christians must have. We may want certain things in life but God may give us something else. "...don't throw a fit." There may be a direction that we want to go, but God may step in and lead us another way. "...don't throw a fit." He may lead us to another career, another path, another person, another job, another state, etc. You may have one thing in mind, and He may have something completely different planned.

Deal with the hand that's dealt to you. "You get what you get..." Quit worrying about what you don't have or what you should have due to "good behavior." Remember it's not about us, it's all about who?? That's right Jesus! We serve a God that wants and has the best for us. If we just accept what He gives us graciously and with a joyful heart then the stress of wondering, worrying, planning, doubting, fearing, etc would cease.

So like the child who reminded her friend to stop complaining, we must remind each other the same thing. "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit!" Instead, throw a praise party!

He Reminds Me...

After a great workout today at the gym, I spent some quality time with God!!! He taught me so much in our conversation on the way home and then as I just sat and talked to Him in my car. I thank Him for continuing to work on me and for reminding me that He's not finished with me yet. He reminded me that He's in control and it's all in His timing. He reminded me that I am free...free from sin,free from the past,free from finances,free from worries,free from fears...when I don't just sit back and let Him be the driver that's when I get tangled up by seat belt.

I'm used to having things planned out. I'm used to knowing what's going to happen next, what to anticipate, what to look forward to, etc. At this stage in my life, I'm not quite sure. I have no concrete plans. I don't know what's going to happen next or when. So, it's a bit hard for me to handle that or even know how to handle it. But I know, according to Jeremiah 29:11, that He has a plan for me. And I know that He tells me in His word that He works for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). He just reminded me to let go and let God. Let God do what He does best. I may not get it or understand it, but I'm leaning on my banner verse, Proverbs 3:5-6 and I'm trusting Him and not my own understanding. Because Lord knows I don't get it! :)

So what is He trying to teach me right now?

Patience. He's telling me to wait on Him. But as I wait, He wants me to continue being obedient. He wants me to smile and not worry about the future.

Faith. He's reminding me to have faith in Him and not sway. He's reminding me that I'm attached to the vine! He wants me to not question what I don't understand and just trust Him. He's reminding me that He has my back and has the best instore for me. He wants me to quit looking around and just look at Him.

It's been a trying time recently. Being hurt by friends. Hurt by family. Not being treated the same way I treat others. Being lied to. And feeling a bit alone or left out. The good news is that I am pushing through and moving on. He is with me and that's all I need and it's what matters most. So as I keep it moving I will continue to do whatever He's called me to do. I'll keep on keeping on. :) And I'll remember His words to me as I continue to keep Him in my heart.