And sometimes you win one

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Sometimes I think God has to intervene in life so we can win one or two little skirmishes.  I know I need that from time to time so I don't get flat out discouraged.  Today I got a little victory and I know God had to soften a heart for it to happen.

I felt I was overcharged for something by a big company so I called and complained.  It took almost a month but last night, I received an e-mail explaining to me why they felt the charge was justified.  I explained that I didn't agree and asked them to have a supervisor or manager to contact me.  Today I got another e-mail and will receive a refund of more than the overcharge.  

I didn't get upset. The money was already gone so it wasn't going to hurt me any more than it already had but in all things, I remembered to give God thanks, even in the hard times that I don't understand.

I had a bit of a rough day yesterday.  I expect them to happen and understand that when they do, ultimately they serve to help me along the journey and to bring God glory.  I'm getting better at accepting things; I really am trying.  But you can't help but get a little discouraged sometimes when things seem to go wrong no matter what you try to do.

And then God gives you a little win.  It's a blessing and I certainly wasn't expecting it.  But boy, am I thankful to Him for not only giving me a little win, but for giving me His peace.  Last night about eight o'clock, I just got this feeling of peace from out of nowhere really.  I wasn't fretting over anything, but it just came and it was a comfort.

God does provide for His children.  Sometimes in unusual ways.  The money is nice to have back and I sure can use it, but more than that, it's nice to have some confidence that things can go right sometimes.

I'm blessed beyond measure today!  And awfully thankful, too.


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