2.13.2006

practical application of prayer

No details may be given, but I was NOT looking forward to work this morning for a number of reasons. So many things to do, more than humanly possible it seemed, and so much of it very messy and wrought with potential controversy.

Before work I read today's liturgical readings as I normally do. And the words that jumped out at me were these from James 1: 1-11:

"Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters,

when you encounter various trials,
for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. …

But if any of you lacks wisdom,

he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly,
and he will be given it.
But he should ask in faith, not doubting,
for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea
that is driven and tossed about by the wind."

And so I approached the day again, this time in faith and trust that God would see me through. I didn't really know what to ask for (along the lines of
inexpressible groanings), but at that moment knew that if I groaned inexpressibly God would know. And so I was able to get dressed and get on the bus and get to work, still nervous and wary of all the day would hold but having faith that it would be ok somehow.

I don't want to speak too soon, but a number of big small things have happened that have in fact made it ok. A few disasters diverted. One giant project postponed. It's still seems like more than I can handle, by myself that is, but knowing God is with me makes it all seem like yes, I can do this.

On that note, back to the wars.

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