Saturday's Musings

muse - to think deeply and at length

I'm hoping this won't be too long; but you might want to bring your coffee to the computer! Have you ever worried about something and you place it in God's hands; just to take it back again and again and again? That's what I have struggled with over the past several weeks. I like everything to be in it's place in my life; it makes me feel better. There's the problem---me-feel--better.

Thanksgiving day of all days; I couldn't get rid of this nagging worry. I had prayed for the Lord to take it from me; but there is a part of me that likes to put my own hands around things and take control. I like to fix things; that way I can feel peace. I'm in the kitchen cooking and the Lord spoke to my heart and literally said, "You don't trust Me to be able to handle things"? I had to stop and physically kneel asking forgiveness for my unbelief. I have had peace ever since; but it took a struggle on my part.

A man brought his son to the disciples for them to cast out a demon. They could not, so the man brought his son to Christ. In talking with Christ, the man said:

"But IF you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us." Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" Mark 9:22-24

I can identify with this man completely. I have used the word "if" in my relationship with Christ; maybe not in speaking-but in my actions.

It was a wonderful Thanksgiving day; with new faces around the table. I participated in the infamous "Black Friday" with my daughter and son-in-law. We are truly blessed!