Anyone who knows me, knows that I love inspiring quotes and stories. I also love to read! So whenever I'm reading something that really stands out to me I usually have to write it down. I have a couple of 'quote books' that I've compiled tons of quotes in throughout the years. Here are a couple more that I've come across recently that I've really liked and have taken to heart. This first one is out of our adoption manual notebook that we got from the adoption agency about 2 or 3 weeks ago, which is full of so many great articles, quotes, etc that all have to do with trials and adversity, and adoption.
HUT IS ON FIRE
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "God, how could you do this to me" he cried.
Early the next day he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know that I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signals," they replied.
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember that, the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.
When I read this, it really hit home for me! I hope it helps to inspire someone else as much as it did me...........................
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