"Mommy, I wish everything would freeze." Is what Ginny said as we drove to Claremore on Route 66. She was sitting in the back seat directly behind me. "What?" I said. In a thoughtful voice she repeated, "I which everything would freeze." "Why would you say that?" I asked my 7-year-old. "Then God could rest for a little bit!"

Then I began thinking. That's seems like that would be helpful to God, if everything just stopped like a time warp occurred and everything quit moving for awhile and then started again after He had a good amount of rest. Then I began wondering what parts of dealing with the earth are the most frustrating to Him. Probably not things like making the seasons come and go, telling animals where to find what they need to survive, taking care of plantlife, controling large masses of water, or causing the the weather to change. I really don't think God minds doing those things. I know His toughest job would have to be in dealing with people and the wrong choices they make.

For Day 5 in the Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren tells us that God views life differently than a person would view life. He lists three ways that God views life. Life is a test, life is a trust, and Life is a temporary assignment. He will write about the last one on Day 6.

Since life is a test God will allow us to go through struggles. Whether big or small if you don't give up you will gain in character and understanding of others when you see them struggle in the same way. One important thing to know, that is mentioned in the book, is God will never give you a test that is greater than the grace He would give you to handle it. In other words, if you are in the middle of a struggle and it seems overwhelming, it's not. But you may need to get on your knees and ask Jesus to really help you because it feels like too much for right now. There have been times when I have had an overwhelming situation, at those times I have said a prayer by simply asking Jesus in my thoughts to help me and the worry thoughts would instantly leave. I would realize this a few minutes later.

Life is a trust. In Psalm 24, the Bible simply states that the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof; and all they that dwell therein." God owns it all because He made it all. Like the author says, God gives us time on earth, energy, intelligence, opportunities, relationships and resources. What are we gonna do with all of this? The first thing I always want to do is remember these are gifts from God. I always want to have a thankful humble attitude for what I have. Just being an American is a privilege and makes me rich! Each person will die someday and then will stand before God and will be accountable for every single thing God entrusted to them. And then it will be fully known how well or how poorly each of us have done.

In a childlike way, I too, wish like Ginny, that everthing would just freeze, so God could have a rest from all of the continuous widespread misuse of entrustments. God gives us tests and trusts in life. They go together. The realization that everything comes from God and we must do the best we can with it will help us to accomplish God's best for us and His fulfilling purpose for our life.