Life lessons from Little House on the Prairie....
This morning I caught an episode of Little House on the Prairie. In this episode the railroad tycoons have come into Walnut Grove and claimed the townspeople's land. As you can imagine, the town experiences a range of emotions as the moving day draws closer.
During what was to be the last sermon the townspeople would spend together, Reverend Alden is reminded of how God works through pain and confusion. Trying to make sense of why God would allow his flock to be crushed by greedy men, he only found anger in preparing for his sermon. He questioned God and wanted answers. He then was reminded of how God works all things for good when Mary Ingall's asks to lead the morning prayer.
In earlier episodes, Mary lost her sight. Charles her father, sought the comfort of Reverend Alden to help him through his anger at God and lack of understanding for his daughter's blindness. Now several years later, God's purpose for Mary's life is revealed. Mary's profession was teaching. But God chose to take away one of the most important senses of being a teacher, her sight. He needed her to be a teacher, but to blind children. Who better to relate to them then someone who can identify with them.
Has it ever occurred to you that the pain and trails we experience in our life are the prelude to God's wonderful purpose for us? Can you imagine in the midst of pain thanking God for using you for future good? The next time you are questioning God why this is happening to me....maybe ask...God help me understand your purpose for good in this pain. He will not ignore you so be ready to receive his answers.
Blessings to you!
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