Musings of a Snot Sucker

Nasal aspirator, nose cleaner, snot sucker, plastic ball looking thing.  Chances are if you are a parent or have had contact with children you are probably familiar with one of these:

Jackson this past week was quite congested.  I tried to use the "snot sucker" as we call it in our house on him.  He HATES that thing.  He squirms and cries and flails and cries some more.  As I try to hold him still I tell my precious son, "Stay still, this will help you.  I know you don't feel good, but you will feel better when I'm done, I promise.  It's for your own good." 

And sometimes God teaches me in weird moments.  This was one of those times.  With the plastic-bulb-looking-thing in hand I wondered: How often do I go through a particular situation that is uncomfortable and I fight God?  And all the while God is saying, "hold on, this is for your own good.  You will be better after this is done."

Maybe you are experiencing some discomfort--
Maybe you got passed over for the promotion at work
Maybe a person that annoys you suddenly decides they are your best friend
Maybe finances are tight
Maybe your health is less than optimal
Maybe you are lonely
or tired
or afraid

Yet all the while God is doing a work in you and on you. 
 

Romans 5:3-5

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴ perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵ And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. 

Though it is not fun don't fight Him.  He knows what is best. 


Just like me and my snot sucker.