Lessons from the Bus

OK, so I am finally waking up from my blog hibernation. I know all three of you who read this blog are going crazy right now. So I have a lot of things that I have been meaning to write about … today I want to share two random thoughts and a taste of God’s sense of humor.

Each morning I have to ride a bus to school since parking is limited in downtown Charleston. I have found that so far I don’t mind riding the bus. You can’t do much on it, so it gives me a chance to reflect a little each day. This morning the bus was exceptionally full, and I had a woman sit next to me. She got out a small book and began to read. So, of course, I peaked over her shoulder to see what she was reading … it was a devotional book. The title of today’s devotion was Praise God for His Kindness. It was a a neat reminder of how the little things we do as Christians can really stand out.

Well, my second thought for today involves my own thinking as a Christian. I expect a lot from my spiritual leaders. I mean, they are called by God to lead us. But what I expect of them is nothing more than what I should expect from me and from my fellow Christians. Lately, I feel like if I really listened to God more intently, He is telling me to stop expecting so little, but to expect an abundance through Him … not an abundance for myself, but for His kingdom. My dear friends Nathan and Amber are living this, and I am moved by their dedication and reliance on the body of Christ. You can read more about there adventure here. I am going to make more of an effort to pray for the body in addition to my prayers for our leadership. I plan to blog more about this soon …

Each Wednesday I obtain clinical observation hours through observing a speech-language pathologist in the area. This past Wed. I was observing at a downtown hospital very close to my school. So, I was riding the bus as normal and decided to pray to God for humility. I started the SLP program to follow Him and live more for others, but I was already finding pride creeping up inside. I struggle with pride a lot in my life … I have experienced God’s power with other unrighteousness and desire His power to overcome my pride. Well, I got off the bus and began my walk to the hospital. As I was traveling along a very busy road, I noticed something in the corner of my eye … an automatic sprinkler popped up and blasted water right into my groin. It was incredible. I arrived at the hospital looking like I urinated all over myself. You know what though, it didn’t bother me one bit I mean, I hope it doesn’t happen again (unless I need it), but God is good and funny, too.

~ by wilewis3 on July 11, 2006.