Harvest Christian Fellowship

Unfortunately, being a mom does not come with an instruction manual.  I've made several mistakes that I'm sure would disqualify me for the "Mother of the Year" award. :)  I made one this morning, though, that was the worst yet.  My 9-month-old son Chord and I were out and about and, I honestly don't know how this happened, but I put him in his car seat, threw my keys up to the front seat, shut the van door, and heard "click."  The van had just locked.  It took me just a second to process what had just taken place, and an incredibly helpless feeling came over me.  There, through the window, I could see my baby...and my keys.  I quickly called my husband, but he was at work out of town, so that didn't help much.  I frantically called the Plainview Lock & Key (kudos to them!) and Kenny was there within five minutes.  By this time Chord had started to cry and I was feeling terrible!  It took what seemed like an eternity (probably actually not more than a couple of minutes) for him to jimmy the lock, and finally the ordeal was over.  I reached for my purse and asked Kenny what I owed him.  I was totally willing to pay whatever he would charge.  "No charge when babies are locked in," he said.  "Been doin' it that way for years."  I thanked him profusely and gave Chord another big squeeze.  

I know that wasn't a life or death situation, but I just felt so helpless.  It just reminded me how we're all in that helpless state without Christ, but He is so faithful to come and rescue us.  And when we ask what we owe?  "No charge...been doin' it that way for years."  

I participated in a fast today, and though I never really like the idea of fasting (just being honest here :)), I always like the end result.  I kind of feel the same way about exercise, eating right, and anything else that takes some self-discipline.  Anyway, I think one of the things I like most about it is that it reminds me that my flesh doesn't have to be in charge.  My flesh is not my boss.  I'm not there yet by any means, but day by day I hope I'm getting closer to Gal. 5:24--"Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires."