I jumped into 2011 with all engines fired. This past week was a crazy one because I was down to the last days before my Mother's big 70th birthday party. There was lots to do, and the biggest time consumer was the picture DVD I had been working on for her that was still not not yet. As it is with life, things don't always go as planned, or they take longer to come to fruition.
Each morning I get up early to have my time with God. Something that I am trying harder to do is give not only the big things in my life to God, but to also hand over the small things. This week my prayer was simple, "Jesus, help me to make good decisions today. I pray that the DVD will be a blessing to her and others, and that all details of this party will come together. I pray that my mom will be healthy and nothing will keep her from having complete joy at her party."
Throughout the week I was really blessed and tickled inside by the small things that were working out in unusual ways. My slow computer that locked up on me the week before was given more memory last week, which made everything I was doing go so much faster. Yeah! Food started coming together. My dear friend, Margo, even offered to make her famous pear salad, even though she was not coming to the party (but she loves my mom). That was a time saver!!
Often times our prayers consist of coming to God when life is especially rough. When you have an on-going relationship with the maker of the universe, you have the benefit of going to Him over everything! I'm not talking about praying to find a $20 on the street, or that your lotto ticket will be the million dollar winner. It is more like a prayer of, "Heavenly Father, help me to be responsible with the resources you have given me, and to do my best to honor my commitments and you in everything I do."
When our prayers honor God and are not selfish, it is amazing how He will bless us in unexpected ways. Pastor Jim is always talking about not getting ahead of God. That's what really good communication with God does for a believer; it allows God to do the work and takes the burden off of us. Maybe something is not going as expected for you. Take is to God and see what He can do with it. It may be something that seems small in insignificant, but you would be surprised how God likes to answer little prayers as much as the big ones.
Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28-29
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for constantly showing me that you delight in giving me small gifts as well as the big gifts. Thank you for listening to my concerns when I am making vacation plans or trying to decide on a purchase. If I am doing something with a pure heart and within your will, then I know you will direct me and give me wisdom to make the right decisions.
I sure love that about you!
Love,
Sandy
