Making the best of each situation

We have landed in ATL airport safely. I mean, a flight from GSP isn't a huge deal. But we just learned that our flight has been delayed an hour which has pushed our layover to a 6 hour layover. 

I'm getting restless. Instead of pouting or being bored...

I figured I should use this time wisely. I was sitting here, thinking about just some random things in general (how I should have washed my hat before I left because it stinks, I would love a Starbucks energy drink about right now, how our team looks like a cluster of smurfs in our blue shirts, and I am so glad I upgraded to a hotspot on my iPhone the other week so I would have Internet access for the next few hours). I thought about a conversation I had with a friend last night. We were talking about life, our future, God's will, and just some other random topics (like just how stinkin CUTE my Josie is). And I was reading in 1 Corinthians 7:17 You must accept whatever situation The Lord has put you in, and continue on as you were when God first called you. We are all put into some crazy situations. Some crazier than others. I have had friends tell me several times that one could not make up the stuff I have been through (they're right. I have yet to see a lifetime movie anywhere CLOSE). The Lord had put us in situations that sometimes we don't understand or really want to be in. And in 1 Corinthians 7, Paul is preaching on being married or single. Now there are some other interesting points in that chapter that was brought to my attention that I had never noticed before (I can't even go there right now)  However, we wonder why God has called certain people to remain single, whether it be for a short period or a long period of time, and why others are married (example, Honey Boo Boo's mom- uh, there IS someone for everyone). But we just have to accept that situation we are in. I think back to my mom when she was first divorced from my dad. She had a hard time accepting that situation. But once she finally accepted what had happened, she was able to truly embrace God's will for her life as a single, hot, red headed loud 55 year old woman. And God has taken her on a journey like no other. Being single can be difficult when all your friends are married and starting their families (hand raised, cough cough). Like, nothing special is happening in your life. My most exciting news for most days is that I put on real clothes, make up, and caught two full hours of Beverly Hills, 90210 and my iPhone didn't die on me. But I think it can be equally difficult for my married friends to see someone who isn't tied down to a spouse or a family and just do whatever they want to do. We don't have anyone to think of except ourself. I think both parties can be equally envious of one another. 

And then Paul tells us to continue on as you were when God first called you. I always think about the first of the school year. I am excited. Pumped. Ready to go. I am motivated. On my mountain top!  My kids are going to be the best class ever!! we are going to kill that state test!! Then comes October, and about that time I am trying not to kill myself. I am counting down the days to Thanksgiving break and Christmas. Those once sweet, shy, polite, motivated students are loud, defiant, and have completely wrecked my classroom. I am REALLY digging deep come March and praying that the good Lord sends an army of angels around me and my students to form a bubble between me and them. Same thing as when we are followers.When we are first called or have a total God moment, you are just in awe of Him. Then the real life sets in- we face temptation, frustrations, struggles, highs and great lows. We sometimes aren't very friendly to our family, friends, and heck- even God. But when we get that low, we have to remember the only way is up. Back up to that mountain top. We have to remember to when were first called, dig deep, find that drive and move on. When we are accepting our situation and moving forward, then God will bless us so much more infinitely more than we could ever imagine. 

But whatever I am now, it is because God poured his special favor on me- and not without results. 1 Corinthians 15:10

Disclaimer: typing a blog on an iPad has got to be the most hand cramping experience. Sorry for any obvious typos or misspellings.