You can’t drown a rubber duck. Really. This post may be a bit out of the ‘norm’ for me. But it’s true. Today is D-Day. Foreclosure day. We have to go to court and sign the papers as the bank is taking back the house we thought was ours. Life happens. Yep. Not what we had planned – but we will walk through it together.
I lost my job after a leg injury. Went back to PT twice this past year. And the ex stopped paying his Child Support the same week we signed papers for the house. Guess he got jealous. Oh well. And the other ex put a lien on the property with the back child support due. Guess you can pay for 7 years and still have a debt that doesn’t go away overnight. Big surprise.
We have been paying our debts – yet here we sit. We have been following God and seeking His face – yet here we sit. We are believing God for good things – yet here we sit. Can I tell you life is not always rosy when you are a believer? Things still happen – planned and unplanned. Yet, God is still good and I know He will make something good come out of this.
It’s funny how people respond when you are going through a trial to test your faith. You either get the “Ohhhh – no wonder you are so stressed.” or the “You need to get right with God.” as they point their fingers and raise their eyebrows. Funny how some people like to kick you when you are down. And funny how some people judge your walk by how much money you make or how much you tithe.
But then there was one. One man who told the truth and came into our trial. “I went through a foreclosure too.” He said. “And I made it. My kids made it. And things are better today. God is with you and you will make it.” I can’t say who, but thank you my brother – for sharing your journey with us. It means more than you will ever know. You give me HOPE. You build my faith when you share how God has restored you and your family.
Today I choose to believe in faith – despite what I see, despite what I hear today. It WILL work out for our good – God promised.
Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good. (Romans 8:26-28 MSG)
So, what’s the duck you ask? Well at Quaker State & Lube they have this drink I got one time that is called DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE. It is a blue vodka thing that comes with one of those rubber ducks in it. And the duck floats on top of the drink.
It reminds me of that carnival game we all played at the fair with all the ducks floating in a row. You can dunk them, push them down, but YOU CAN’T DROWN THAT RUBBER DUCK! It always pops right back up! We will get up – you can’t drown this hope – we will pop right back up!
And then I ran across this story that made me smile.
“In 1992 a shipping container filled with rubber ducks was lost at sea. Over 28,000 rubber duckies fell overboard on their way from Japan to the United States. Imagine thousands of rubber ducks floating on the ocean. Many of them have since washed up on the shores of Hawaii, Alaska, South America, Australia and the Pacific Northwest. Others have been found frozen in Arctic ice and made their way to Newfoundland and Scotland. How wonderful to find a rubber duck on shore one day!”
I pray that you and I float just like theses rubber ducks today – and find new and exciting places to go because YOU CAN’T DROWN A RUBBER DUCK!
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I looked up some other Christians who have gone through Foreclosure. Thank you Lord, for witnesses who are not afraid to share their struggles. God bless each of them abundantly!
I read this post and I couldn’t help but respond to you. I am so grateful that I read your words and I want you to know that your kind of faith is what will see you through every storm you find yourself in! It is always darkest before the dawn and you have to keep believing…God works in mysterious ways. I am reminded of one of my favorite Garth Brooks songs: he says “Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers!” There are times we pray and pray and we think our prayers are unanswered….but that is only so because we didn’t receive exactly what we prayed for. But silly us, we should know that there are HUGE gifts in what we “perceive” as unanswered prayers…which is that God has a better plan in store for us!
I’m sorry I am rambling…but your post sparked something strong in me! I will send you beautiful energy and in the meantime…keep floating like those little rubber duckies! <3
Thank you so much Lorrie. Sometimes I guess I just have to trust God even when things don’t make sense. I love that song too. Thank you for your insight, your energy is contageous! Bless you too girl, Diana
Hi Diana, I’m deeply touched by your resounding faith despite what you’re going through. Yes, you will be victorious in God’s time, the best of times based on my own experience. May the Holy Spirit strengthen you and guide you now and in the days ahead. The Lord God never runs out of ‘David’ to kill our ‘Goliath’
Diana, how lovely of that brother to share his own story with you so that your hope would be multiplied.
I remember when we hit a huge rough spot in the road and one friend quoted a verse at me and the other friend sent a gift. A few years later I was able to send a gift in return. The best part of her giving had been the compassion (the mercy). ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ Matt. 9:13
Thank you Wendy – mercy, yes – that is so huge. Thank you for your blessings my friend – and your gift of mercy. You are a treasure and I appreciate you ‘coming over’ and sitting with me today. God bless you too sis – mercy and hope, Diana
duck you ask? Well at Quaker State & Lube they have this drink I got one time that is called DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE. It is a blue vodka thing that comes with one of those rubber ducks in it. And the duck floats on top of the drink.
I read this post and I couldn’t help but respond to you. I am so grateful that I read your words and I want you to know that your kind of faith is what will see you through every storm you find yourself in! It is always darkest before the dawn and you have to keep believing…God works in mysterious ways. I am reminded of one of my favorite Garth Brooks songs: he says “Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers!” There are times we pray and pray and we think our prayers are unanswered….but that is only so because we didn’t receive exactly what we prayed for. But silly us, we should know that there are HUGE gifts in what we “perceive” as unanswered prayers…which is that God has a better plan in store for us!
I’m sorry I am rambling…but your post sparked something strong in me! I will send you beautiful energy and in the meantime…keep floating like those little rubber duckies! <3
Thank you so much Lorrie. Sometimes I guess I just have to trust God even when things don’t make sense. I love that song too. Thank you for your insight, your energy is contageous! Bless you too girl, Diana
Thank you Diana 🙂 I will keep you in my best of thoughts. You can do it!!! <3
Hi Diana, I’m deeply touched by your resounding faith despite what you’re going through. Yes, you will be victorious in God’s time, the best of times based on my own experience. May the Holy Spirit strengthen you and guide you now and in the days ahead. The Lord God never runs out of ‘David’ to kill our ‘Goliath’
Thank you so much Jonan. I really appreciate your kindness and blessings. Thank goodness for that ‘David’ super faith!
Diana, how lovely of that brother to share his own story with you so that your hope would be multiplied.
I remember when we hit a huge rough spot in the road and one friend quoted a verse at me and the other friend sent a gift. A few years later I was able to send a gift in return. The best part of her giving had been the compassion (the mercy). ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ Matt. 9:13
Blessings of mercy and hope ~ Wendy ❀
Thank you Wendy – mercy, yes – that is so huge. Thank you for your blessings my friend – and your gift of mercy. You are a treasure and I appreciate you ‘coming over’ and sitting with me today. God bless you too sis – mercy and hope, Diana