Slow Down

Last night, my car warning light came on
I planned to get car fixed first thing in the morn
But in the morning found out the place I’d go to went out of business
With limited time, I feverishly started looking up nearby mechanics
Found a place that had the part and was close
Prayed I could drive there without having to be towed

Got there, but I sensed not to trust what they diagnosed
As they wanted me to replace car parts that were not that old
So, I went back to looking for a mechanic feverishly
When I heard a voice say to me
“Slow down, God’s got this
Didn’t He let you make it to first mechanic without breaking down or being towed?
Didn’t He let you drive away without anything being owed?
There’s another means to get to work today
So slow down and enjoy the rest of your day”

Then I calmed down, as this made so much sense
In a couple of days I’d have plenty of time to get car fixed
It makes me want to sing thanks to the Lord
For dealing with me so bountifully. Psalm 13:6

 

Insight
Sometimes rushing to solve a problem, makes the problem seem bigger than it actually is.
You can also unnecessarily stress yourself out about it.
Slowing down and thinking about alternative ways to solve the problem can lead to the best outcome.

Just A Touch Of Love

Just a touch of love
Does a lot to lift you up
To see a familiar face you haven’t seen in a while
Can really make you smile
Even a smile or greetings from someone never seen
Can make your heart merry
And don’t mention a hug
Nothing can heal like the human touch
One phone call can change your whole demeanor
And make the rest of your day more exciting and sweeter

The Bible states that love is the greatest gift (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Without it life is meaningless
As you can have health, wealth and all your desired things
But will still feel empty or unhappy
Without belonging to, or cared for by human beings
It’s God’s structuring (1 John 4:7-8)
And he loves each us unconditionally
So, express love today, it doesn’t have to be much
All it takes is just a touch.

Same God

As years go by, life will change
Same relationships may not remain
May end up living in a land that’s strange
Worry about the future may become a strain
But while we will change, God’s will still the same

He’s the same God that delivered you from all adversity
He’s the same God with the same level of mercies
He heard your cries
Answered your fervent prayers
Showed you favor
Compassion and care

His strength faileth not (Isaiah 40:28)
He’s the same God
He was there then
And will be there in the upcoming decades
So, don’t let your trust fade.

 

Life will bring about change, especially as we get older. We may start to worry about if we will have our strength, or who will take care of us if we get sick; or will we have enough money to life off of etc. Isaiah 40:28 says that our everlasting God, the creator of the earth does not faint or get weary. This means that even though we may go through drastic change, God will remain the same. The same problem solving abilities He displayed when we were younger, He will be able to do when we are older. He will have the same compassion for us. So, don’t worry about the future.