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A Game Changer








I went to work with a plan, 

 an agenda of what I would get done that day.

 I was a mid-shift.  

 My goal was to serve customers fry, and be there so others could have lunches.

 That was before my supervisor told me to make subs.

 I have to admit I was slightly put out.  

 I didn't WANT to make subs.

 It was not on my list of things to do.

 I have to admit I was crushed and feeling sad.  

 As I was reluctantly making subs, 

 God said, "What if my plan was for you to make subs today?"

 Suddenly, a lightbulb went on in my head that lit my heart.

 At that moment, my heart understood what my head already knew.

 God was in control.  If my boss wanted me to make subs,

 It was because God wanted me to make subs.  

 That day, I decided to be the best sub maker they ever saw.

 I'm sure I wasn't, but I did my best.

 What a difference it makes when we remember that

 God is the one who is giving the task.  

 It's the spoonful of sugar that makes the medicine go down.

 I can handle the wait in the Dr.s office if I know it's part of God's plan.

 I can handle the laundry if I know it's what God wants.

 I can even enjoy the times when God steps in and says,

 "Today, I want you to...."

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