Oh, For Crying Out Loud!

It’s funny how God uses everyday things to remind us of His faithfulness.  My mom and I were talking, recently, and she was telling me about an area of life she’s been praying about; one in which she really hasn’t heard or seen God move.  She knows God is there… but just feels like He’s been so silent in this area.  I have been through so many situations like this, as well... they're frustrating.  As we were talking, God brought to mind my sweet son.  When Silas is hungry, he is hungry.  It starts with some cute little tongue movements, then he starts sucking on his hand… and if I don’t get to feeding him right then, we’re likely to get a scream.  But even as I’m getting ready to nurse him… getting him situated on my lap, getting his meal (okay…me) “ready”, if you will, he starts to scream and fuss.  He’s right there, his meal is less than 1 minute away… but he doesn’t know that.  I know.  So I am calm as I get ready to feed him and get him situated – while he goes nuts for a little bit, thinking food is no where in his near future.  Then, in the middle of his anxious fussing, there it is - he latches on and begins eating.  And all is well.

This is, often, how we are when we cry out to God.  We freak out, get nervous, feel anxious, feel alone… we start to feel like an answer is nowhere in sight.  But God knows.  He’s right there, preparing our provision, preparing both the answer and us while we wait.  But we waste our energy on worry, on anxiety, on anger – when we could just be waiting expectantly… knowing that He will come through.  Knowing He was listening all along and is working things out for our good.  Rest in Him.

Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:6-7

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.  Psalm 27:14