Worry! That is one of the biggest sins of my life. Why do I worry so much? Could it be that I forget who is in charge of my life? Could it be that I forget who saved me and forget to trust in Him? "I do not want to die Lord. I do not want to leave my kids and grandchildren. I do not want to leave my husband, my friends, and my church. Please Lord help me through this." These were the thoughts and prayers that went through my mind a few weeks ago when the doctor thought I might have a malignant lump and that it needed to be removed. I put the surgery off for a few weeks because there were things I needed to do. During that time I did a lot of praying, thinking and listening. God spoke to me about my fears and by the time I went to the hospital, I really had no fear. I knew my life was in His hands for He had told me to trust in Him.
Oh what a relief when the doctor said that it was only a cyst and that surgery would not be necessary. Thank you Lord! He has been so faithful all these years. So many times the things I have worried about have never come to pass. If only I could remember to trust in Him more.
'What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise His word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.' - Psalm 56:3-4
- Patsy Owen