Count It All Joy

"...count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3 

Yesterday while on the train sitting right by the train door, a young man grabbed my iPhone from my ear and ran with it - I was in COMPLETE shock! After the initial shock, I ended up going home and going to the police station to file a report.  After which, I went to ANOTHER police precinct to view photos of young men who matched my description to see if I could recognize the one who I was in contact with.

I could say a lot about this incident, but what stands out the most is the fact that God protected me.  Yes, it sucks that I don't have my phone anymore - but that's material, and at the end of the day, it doesn't matter. While on my way home, I kept hearing "count it all joy Celeste, count it all joy" and I realized that the Lord was using this scripture to comfort me - and it worked!

My focus immediately shifted and I realized more and more that the highlight of this event is that I was not physically hurt.  One of the police officers said that they've seen plenty of people who've come in messed up because of this same incident! So, all in all, I've learned a lesson about keeping my phone hidden while on the train.  Most importantly, ladies - do NOT sit at the edge seats on the train, you become an easier target for thieves.

And at the end of the day, I've used this incident to teach me that even in the midst of a "bad"situation, God is able to bring out the good! And I know for a fact that, I've grown in faith and patience because of it.

HE IS STILL GOOD =)

Love you all!!