"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."
Philippians 4:6 NLT
I just love this verse. It is such a great, yet simple, reminder for me. Often, I take it very literally. I write out my list of worries and needs and thank God for His provisions, both seen and unseen. I am a pro at worrying. When I was small, my mom used to call me "grandma" because I had so many worries for such a young girl. It comes very natural for me to worry.
Often, I need a reminder to share my concerns with my Lord. Somehow, I have it in my head that I can handle everything on my own and should only bother Him when I am at my breaking point. I don't know why I don't just go to Him with the first seed of doubt. It is so much better to simply allow Him to carry my burdens.
Lately, my list of worries seem to revolve around loss and finances. My dear grandmother recently passed away leaving a huge, gaping hole in my heart. My amazing, long-time friend and confident is packing up her family to head to Africa. My husband is unemployed. The list goes on if I allow it....
God knows my needs. He has been extremely faithful in fulfilling my needs even in the midst of my unfaithfulness. He is so good. I miss my grandma and I will miss my friend incredibly. And there is never enough money to go around for a young family. But God has been so good. He has offered new friends, opportunities and peace and asks only that I trust Him.
I am so thankful. My husband and I have not fallen into more debt, and just this week, I was offered a new job. I am meeting new friends and connecting with old friends in new ways. Our family is healthy and happy. We are surrounded by wonderful, godly people who lift us up in prayer and share their lives with us. We live in a time when Africa is just an email away. Don't you just love the Internet? We have a song in our heart and some of us are even on key! We have an abundance of food and more clothes and toys than we know what to do with. We enjoy a warm home on a very, very cold day. We lack nothing except perfection. And I am content.
Thank you, Lord, for your goodness to me and my family. Thank you for your abundant provision, your steadfast love, and your unlimited forgiveness. You are so good! You alone are worthy of my praise.
