Tough Times Don’t Last

Just when we thought our travel adventures were over, we experienced another plot twist.

Our suitcases are still somewhere between London and Austin. We are trusting that one day soon they will roll through our front door like prodigal luggage returning home.

On Sunday, our Lamplighters class — more than 100 seasoned saints strong — prayed for us — asking God to speed those wandering suitcases back to Texas. Amen and amen!

Then, after our class, walking to our car — I looked down.
Flat tire. Oh my soul and oh my goodness!

First, we called to cancel an appointment we were headed to. And second — called AAA!

A dear friend walked over to comfort me and another friend comforted Carl. All — shaking their heads and smiling — as if to say, “The Nobles are collecting stories again! Donna will have a fresh new blog soon!”

Within thirty minutes, our knight in a shining white big AAA truck arrived. Our knight lifted the car and in a matter of just a few minutes — we were on our way!

That’s when Robert Schuller’s famous words came to mind:
“Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.”
Or, better yet, faith-filled people do.

Every inconvenience becomes another spiritual barbell. Delayed luggage? Curl 20 pounds of patience. Flat tire? Bench press a little trust. Unexpected detours? Strengthen those hope muscles.

God sees the whole picture when we only see the flat tire.
He knows where the luggage is.
He knows what we need.

And He knows how to turn temporary inconveniences into lasting testimonies.

So if life has left you feeling deflated, take heart.
The same God who guides airplanes and roadside heroes is guiding you.

And no matter what happens, we know this:
God has us firmly in His mighty hands.

And in Him, we win every time. AND, I had more content for yet another blog!

#TrustGod #toughtimesdontlast #FaithOverFear #Godhasus