Do not worry about tomorrow

There have been a couple times in my life where God has used these specific words to calm my heart about what was going to happen specifically the next day. And God has been faithful every time! He is good , all the time.

Today He is whispering these words to my heart again. And I answered- tomorrow will be good. Kara has her first soccer game , Maliek has a bye, and then tomorrow evening is Steak Night at our dear friends' house- what's there to worry about? I'm excited, it will be a fun day. But it is not about Saturday, September 14th. Today, He is reminding me not to worry about any of my tomorrows- the future.

I am not worrier by nature, but there is one thing that has always made my heart beat skip a beat and caused anxious thoughts to rise up in me. The future. I should be used to living life not knowing where God will take me "tomorrow", I mean I have lived in 19 different houses/apartments( 2 more if you count my dad's 2 places) in 5 different states in the last 18 or so years. So I should be used to adventure. And I will say God has given me a pioneering spirit. I enjoy moving, I enjoy new things, I am not afraid of change. But at the same time, whenever it comes time to start talking (not even planning yet)about the next "place", I feel a squirming in my spirit-- a sign that I am getting comfortable where I am.... which can be good, but can also be bad.

You local people- NO, we are not planning on moving anytime soon! But we know the Lord brought us to Virginia ( for a lot of reasons) but one was for Johnny to go thru seminary, with the intent to become an active duty Army chaplain. so as he progresses thru school , it is only normal to think and talk about the next step, whatever and wherever it may be.

I do not fear what will happen to us. I guess my fear is that we will make the wrong choices. That we will miss out on something. But I realize today that that is just plain silly. Why are we sometimes afraid of the silly stuff, while we laugh at the "scary" stuff?? hmmm..

God, I lay my fears down at your feet, and I refuse to worry about tomorrow. Your word says that if we seek You, we will find You, that if we draw close to You, You will draw close to us. It says You will lead us on paths of righteousness for your name's sake. So God, take us where You may. Lead us and guide us. Use us for Your purposes, whenever and wherever it may be. Be glorified.

A man’s heart plans his way,

But the LORD directs his steps.

Proverbs 16:9