Wednesday. November 17, 2010

He Is Always There

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -- Philippians 4:6-7

It was a day. I was thankful for the rain. I was thankful for the opportunity to earn extra money. I spent time talking with a friend I hadn't spoken with in weeks. I was painting a really cute table and chair set. And on and on and on. Before the day was done, I figured I would be in a straight jacket. Seriously.

I sometimes joke that I have one nerve. I usually make that joke when someone is getting on said nerve. Well, today that nerve was stretched so tight that it was fraying in the middle. I just knew it would snap at any time. You probably think something major happened to derail my day. You'd be wrong. It was just lots and lots of little things that suddenly seemed to add up. Ever been there?

I was driving at night, in the rain, fuming over the juvenile antics of someone who'd done something really smelly to a wonderful vehicle. It was the final straw in my day. I finally calmed down enough to start repeating the above verse. I said it again and again. God even found me a wonderful radio station. Of course, I also told Him all about my anger and how I wanted Him to make Satan leave me alone. I sounded just like a small child. I felt like it too. But, then, I am His child and I needed my Yahweh!

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." -- 1 Peter 5:7

Yes, He does. He loves me even when little things add up and almost drive me crazy. He loves me even when I have to loudly count my blessings so that I won't throw a tantrum. He loves me when I am nuts in a driving rain on a black night. He is there to calm me and care for me and love me right where I am. God is so much more than I could ever imagine. He is just the greatest! I am so glad, so grateful, that He calls me His.