Sometimes Life is Messy
February 24, 2008
The American heritage dictionary defines messy as: Disorderly and dirty; unpleasantly difficult to settle or resolve. These situations test us because they are usually unexpected and either strain or drain our resources. Wednesday I was returning from Donalsonville when I learned that the septic system had utterly failed at a rental property. The plumber said there was no hope for a fee of $85.00. He casually told my renters that a new tank could be purchased for only $5000.00.
This is the part where I would normally run in circles and scream. This would’ve probably made me feel better but it does nothing to alleviate the problem. Knowing the options were limited I asked the Lord’s blessings as I embarked on a journey to build a new septic tank. What I discovered was worse than expected. It would not be appropriate to speak of the horrendous things I beheld. All hope seemed to have forsaken those lands.
Thursday morning began with a power rooter and a dining tent to shield us from the heavy rain as we dug a new tank. It rained heavily all day. The ground was full of roots that grew vertically. The Bible says, “In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Satan offered a thousand reasons to complain. We chose not to and God blessed. We were able experience joy. Amen!!!
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