I (K) am in a Bible study right now called Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer. I love Priscilla Shirer, and think she has an amazing ministry! This study has been a blessing to me, as most of what God has been presenting to me through the study has been that God is a God of "right now." We are not supposed to constantly (worriedly) look forward to what is ahead, but rather focus on who God is and who we are in God right now.
I've also been incredibly blessed and challenged by Sarah Young's devotional, Jesus Calling. Wow, have you read this devotional? Many days I'm struck at how God wrote these words, through Sarah, just for ME! Today's devotional (March 29) was particularly special on this waiting theme, and I wanted to share it with you:
"Stop trying to work things out before their times have come. Accept the limitations of living one day at a time. When something comes to your attention, ask Me whether it is part of today's agenda. If it isn't, release it to My care and go on about today's duties. When you follow this practice, there will be a beautiful simplicity about your life: a time for everything, and everything in its time. A life lived close to me is not complicated or cluttered. When your focus is on My presence, many things that once troubled you lose their power over you. Though the world around you is messy and confusing, remember that I have overcome the world. I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace."
- Sarah Young, Jesus Calling, March 29, p92
I'm all for planning, but need to stop worrying about those things in the future that God will reveal to us in time. All the questions can't be answered today, and I need to focus on God today.
I love you guys so much. Mom
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time is so much easier to carry than the heaviness of the "what if's" of the future. When John was born with Down syndrome the "what if's" and worries of all he would not be able to do, battles with his health, education, being treated kindly, etc...were all consuming. Those first few months were really, really tough. But, when he'd look up at me he'd give me such hope and he'd seem to say to me, "It's going to be okay, Mommy. Just love me. Just love me. I will teach you much." Anytime now when my mind starts to think of the future and the worries of the "what if's" I stop myself and just think of TODAY, of the many times he makes me smile and all that he has accomplished so far.
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