A favorite quote and constant thought in my head these days. Three simple words that can change your life. I was reading through Luke when I found this and it really struck my soul.
"Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?"
If we begin to think about the reality and truth of this statement it can transform our hearts. I am a worrier, a planner, at times an extremist. I like details. I like to know how things are going to play out. But I realize more and more each day that I waste so much time doing all these things that I miss out on the beauty of living life. It's about surrender... complete, full, and total surrender. If the Creator of the Universe will feed the birds and clothe the lilies in the most beautiful of garments how much more will he provide for me. On our journey into being free and life on the road there has already been so many instances where I begin to worry.
Will we have enough money for gas to get there?
What are we going to eat?
Is Destiny going to make it?
Did we make the right choice by doing this?
Doubts and insecurities fill my head, my heart..... and my soul. But in an instant these days that little phrase comes to mind... Consider the Ravens. It's almost as if I hear these words straight from my Maker's mouth. It's almost in a laughing voice; like maybe when you were a little kid and freaking about something so small and then your dad comes up to you shaking his head and trying not to giggle saying don't worry daughter it's all going to be ok. So consider, deliberate... ponder that one little phrase a minute.
I think the best part of it is that Luke used ravens as his example. Our society views these birds as a nuisance or as bad luck- they don't have good standings to say the least... but God feeds even them. They do not go hungry or go without a place to sleep tonight. So whom I am to worry?
It's beautiful and so freeing to embrace this mentality. Every minute, every day keeping your eye on the bigger picture.... the Divine.
"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom."
Amen, Jules! Such an awesome thing to let yourself go to the King of the universe and find out firsthand just how trustworthy and wonderful He really is, isn't it? I, too, shake my head at all the time I wasted 'worrying' about anything and everything, when all I had to do is just relax and trust Him!
ReplyDeleteKeep on letting go... the fight gets easier the more you practice it! And truly, it only gets better & better! Love you guys!