Some of you might have noticed I missed a blog Monday. I’ll write today’s blog tomorrow to catch up. I’ve been busy again, this time with Vacation Bible School at church and some other life choices that will affect my future.
I suppose I’ve been vague enough about those choices and crossroads, so I’ll get just a bit more specific. I’ve just moved into a new place after staying with other people for the last five months or so, and I’m looking for a new job to help pay the bills that living incurs. I’ve had a lot going on, but I know God is helping me out. He’s already made sure I have people in my life that have kept me from living out of my car, and made sure I found a job that I love and helps pay the bills for now. He’s also been with me so I can talk to Him any time I’ve felt worried about the next step to take. I’ve felt surprisingly calm for someone who’s been in suspense for most of the year so far, and that is what we Christians call “the peace the passes understanding.” (Philippians 4:6-8)
Interestingly, tomorrow’s VBS lesson is from Matthew 6:25-34, wherein Jesus talks about worry. Maybe I’ll mention a bit about how my life has recently been to help the kids understand what Jesus means when He tells us not to worry. I’ve noticed that any time I’ve started worrying during this recent process, it hasn’t done a useful thing for me at all. It was when I paused to talk with God that things became clearer and easier. After all, God says and has shown that He loves me, and if He looks after the birds and flowers, He’ll certainly look after me!
Related:
Fear, Worry, and Trust
Peace Passing Understanding
God’s Idea and My Worries
Choosing the Right Way
Hypothetical Questions
Struggling with Expecting God’s Goodness
Looking to Jesus