Waiting quietly...

What blocks your awareness of God's presence?

This morning as Kelly and I wait patiently and quietly during Jackson's cath...this was the question that was laid upon our hearts and prayers. I agree with Sarah Young, Author of Jesus Calling, that "many things block our awareness, but the major culprit is worry. We, God's children, tend to accept worry as an inescapable fact of life. However, worry is a form of unbelief..."

So why do we worry? I believe there is a fine line, a delicate balance, between worry and concern. Worry versus responsibility. The bible says...

• "don't worry about tomorrow" (Matthew 6:34) 
• "can all your worries add a single moment to your life?" (Luke 12:25)
• "refuse to worry" (Ecclesiastes 11:10) 
• "give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you!" (1 Peter 5:7)

I believe we worry, because we are confused who is in charge of this thing we call "life". Who is in charge of your life? I know that is a tough and pressing question...it was to me too this morning, when the Lord asked.

If we have learned anything in Jackson's journey...it is this truth: God is Love, God is all-knowing, God is all-powerful! And the loving, all knowing and all powerful God we serve is in control!   To this we raise our white flag and surrender yet again our son...

Worry is unnecessary and counterproductive to God's Will! When we start to feel anxious about the obstacles, trouble, circumstances or adversity we face...we must relinquish and surrender again - and again. In this world we will have trouble, but take heart! For Jesus overcame...(John 16:33)

This morning, we believe that God is in the Cath Lab with Jackson, taking care of the problem(s) or showing His team how to handle it on Monday! Our prayer as we wait here this morning continues to be that of Psalm 62:5...

Almighty God, let all that I am wait quietly before You. For my hope is in You alone! 

 All eyes on Jesus!