God's Revelation in the Most Unlikely Circumstance

You would think that God will not resort to physical sickness in order for me to listen. But God is God, and He will use the most unlikely circumstance to speak to His children.

You should slow down.
You're doing too much.

But I have deadlines to meet this month. I must do them all now or they will never get done.

You're worrying too much.
You'll have plenty of time to do what you need to do.

No really. You don't understand.

OK. Then, you'll just have to be sick for 2 days.

God is in control. Things happen in HIS time, not mine. So, He slowed me down for 2 days because I wouldn't listen, and in the end gave me enough time to meet my so-called deadlines.

In the midst of my recovery period, He is still speaking. I'm still not quite 100%, my head still hurts, my energy is low ... which means I am not such a drill sergeant with the kids. They did stuff that didn't bother me. Somehow, I was more patient and forgiving. Maybe because I didn't have the energy to get mad, which was all good ... it was minor stuff anyway. Or maybe it was God's way of showing me that more peace can be created if I didn't worry too much about the little stuff ... like water being spilled out during bath time, Jordan's dramatic side, toy clutter in the living room and hallways, Rye-rye's constant whimpers, etc.

Yes Lord, I will learn to be more like You ... compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.