I know it’s not the “in” thing to say. But I don’t believe “everything happens for a reason.” And I don’t believe everything that happens is “part of God’s plan.” Yeah, I know I’m going against the grain on this. But, from what I’ve read, I don’t believe I’m going against God on this. Because He says some things happen by chance. And He’s mentioned how some things we humans have done never crossed His mind.
What?!
Don’t take my word for it. But “by chance” is in THE Word.
So, here’s the deal. Accidents happen. Not for some predestined or preordained reason. But simply because of an oversight. Or neglect. Or even forgetfulness. And sometimes no one actually knows how an accident happened. There just isn’t a logical reason for why or how it could have happened.
But that’s not the time to say something silly like “God is taking you through something.” Or “Well, we can’t explain it. So, we just need to trust God’s plan.”
And yet, those kinds of thoughts flood the social media platforms from well-intentioned (I hope) Christians. But they disregard the fact that God says things can happen by chance. And He says YOU are responsible for your choices and decisions. But why would He say those things if you’re just doing what He predestined you to do?
Short answer? He didn’t predestine your daily To-Do list. You can disagree with me if you like. But you’ll also be disagreeing with what God says. And if you’re comfortable with that, so be it. I hope you’re not.
Oddly enough, I’m sharing this with you because of a very cool picture a friend of mine shared on social media. It’s an old pickup truck abandoned out in a field. And the sky is overcast by an approaching storm. The pickup is very rusty. But it’s not totally falling apart. In fact, all the windows and even the headlights are still intact.
My last post talked about patina. And here I am talking about it again.
But I guess it’s because I can relate, on a certain level, to the pickup in the picture. It’s the picture, you see through my blue glasses, that goes with this post.
Anyway…
I’ve noticed a lot of people sharing similar pictures of old pickups. And regardless of how many times I see them, I still believe it’s a coincidence. And I believe that coincidence happens because so many people get a kick out of looking at, and sharing, pictures of old pickups.
All that being said, here’s the rhyme I wrote to go with the rusty pickup picture:
The sky approached, with bubblewrap, the overgrown arena.
And there a truck, from yesteryear, with rusty orange patina,
Sat silent in the tall, green grass in glass-eyed meditation
On bygone days and country roads, a faded consolation
For time so full of memories and miles recorded each year.
How could it be? Just as you see. By chance it ended up here.
If you enjoy my rhymes and reasons, be sure to share them with others. In fact, they might make an awesome Christmas gift for someone you care about. By chance (NOT) here’s a link to lots more:
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Stay tuned…
