"I wanted it to change me, but I didn't want it to be about me"
Read MoreA little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus
I have a piece of art hanging in my kitchen that says "All i need today is a little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus". I bought it at Hobby Lobby because I thought it was cute and funny (and I buy basically everything at HL anyway), but I just realized the other day how true the sentiment is in my life. Coffee and Jesus. The two things I'm most dependent on to get through the day, especially when tired, sad, frustrated, stressed, worried. etc. My dependence on both is to the point where I can't imagine how people survive without either. I'm actually perplexed when I meet people who work in the ER with me who say they don't drink coffee. Apparently it is possible to survive a shift without it, who knew?And those who are living without Jesus.. how do they get by? How do you make hard decisions? Who do you cry out to and plead with when you are overcome with emotions and become too shy or ashamed to call any of your friends? I can't count the number of days where I have left work crying because of the horrible circumstances witnessed in the hospital that day. I pray for the child who modern medicine could not save. I thank God that He allowed me to be a part of that sweet baby's story. I pray for the bereaved family, that they feel His peace whether they know Him or not. And yes, sometimes I curse His name, question his ways, and admit my anger that He didn't prevent this from happening. And I sure am thankful He loves me anyway. And then I blast worship music on the way home, windows down, while I make a puffy-eyed mess out of myself. Because life is fragile. Things can change in a moment. All we have is today, right now, this moment. And we've got to make the best of it. So today, I'll take a little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus. and with that combination, I sure as hell hope I can take on anything He puts in my path.