Our humanness is so fickle. But, that’s how we were created. We were deliberately created to make choices for ourselves. And, when we do, we deal with their consequences. It’s interesting when discussing this with folks because sometimes they can’t understand the why of the consequences that result from the choices they make.
I have gone through this in life so many times that I could probably write a book about it. I believe in prayer and solicit advice from the Lord. I make requests before him in prayer. I ask for guidance to resolve situations in prayer. I present my needs and those of others believing and trusting that He will answer. So, what’s the problem? Sometimes, the doubt or worry stealthily slithers in my mind. Does this happen to you?
In the wee hours of this day I sensed and literally felt that worry creeping in about a request I have made to the Lord. The doubts started to mockingly rock and roll from one end to the other in my mind. But as I walked outside and felt the slap of frigid air wake my face I could almost hear the Apostle Paul tell me, “Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything.” I was stunned and began to cry out to God. When I came back in, I went to the Word. “The holy God asks, Who compares with me? Is anyone my equal? Look at the evening sky! Who created the stars? Who gave them each a name? Who leads them like an army? The Lord is so powerful that none of the stars are ever missing.” Isaiah 40:25-26
I asked myself, “Why do I allow the doubt to prevail? Let it go. I serve an immensely powerful God! He will answer. Be thankful. And just wait.” “Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.” Philippians 4:6-7
I feel better already. I belong to the Lord, and He will bless me with peace. I am calm now, and I feel the tears fall. They are tears of gratitude, tears of hope, tears of trust, tears of peace. I choose to accept this peace and let it console my thoughts and feelings. Prayer is necessary however the Word is also a must read and a must meditate. It’s the uplift and peace we need daily. I can’t be at peace without it!
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