there's something about seeing my hometown take up the entire morning newscast that stops me in my tracks. i know i don't live there anymore but i did just drive on that bridge 2 months ago, and my sister lives just a couple miles from the location. that in mind, and the unbelievable situation is what stops me in my tracks to remember that life is fragile. that could have been me. that could have been a lot of people i know. i'm so thankful that God is in control and He numbers my days. i long so badly to make the most of those days and be faithful in the big and the small things.
here's an excerpt from a john piper blog about the minneapolis bridge collapse last night:
"...God always does what is wise. And you and I know that God could have held up that bridge with one hand.”
Talitha said, “With his pinky.”
“Yes,” I said, “with his pinky. Which means that God had a purpose for not holding up that bridge,
knowing all that would happen, and he is infinitely wise in all that he wills.”
Talitha said, “Maybe he let it fall because he wanted all the people of Minneapolis to fear him.”
“Yes, Talitha,” I said, “I am sure that is one of the reasons God let the bridge fall.”
The entire blog can be found at this link:
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/745_putting_my_daughter_to_bed_two_hours_after_the_bridge_collapsed/
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I've also driven on that bridge a time or two. None of my family was affected either - I'm grateful. We're all still in shock from the event.
It has me thinking about the grace and provision of God. I am sorry for those that lost family and friends - it's a hard thing.
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