Hey Pastor John,
I wanted to share something that happened this morning. I had a follow-up doctor appointment for some additional testing. Nothing major that we are aware of, just the doctor being proactive. When I was finished the tech told me I would get notified mid-week next week. I am thankful for the most part that Jesus has allowed me to have wonderful health in my youth. So, I could feel myself getting a little anxious and the what if’s coming and having to wait a week for results. I didn’t want to let my mind go there.
Standing there looking in the mirror I was thinking I am not going to get worked up about this. I wouldn’t be able to change it anyways so why get anxious? It was that “it is what it is” mentality. Before I could even finish my thoughts the next thought that came stopped me. I heard, “things can change”. I wasn’t confused when Jesus brought the thought.
The next thought that came was Jesus that is right!!! We can change things, YOU can change things. Then I started thinking about James 5:16 where it says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Why settle when Jesus is standing there waiting for us to ask? It changed my entire thought process in that moment. Instead of saying eh I couldn’t change it either way, how much better is it to ask and tell Jesus about it?
As we all know his will is going to be done and he works it all for our good, regardless. But what a sweet and wonderful Jesus!! It took all of the anxiety away and gave me so much peace knowing that regardless of any of our circumstances Jesus is standing right there!
I wanted to share because it was such a sweet feeling.
M.S.
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