When we hear the phrase “God is preparing you,” we may think about big moments such as marriage or getting a dream job. However, I want you to know that it can be the really tiny, seemingly insignificant moments where God is at work. I went to the post office and posted something by myself for the first time last week, AND it was not a stressful experience. This may seem small to some, but for me, it was something major.
I am a very high strung person when it comes to doing anything for the first time. I have been this way since I was a child. While I have come to terms with the fact that I probably will never grow out of this phrase, I am more confident in my ability to handle first experiences. Will I think about it obsessively and plan, plan, plan? Yes. Will I have lots of anxiety that makes me become very acquainted with the restroom? Yes. Will I need to give my famous self pep talk every single time? Yes.
However, I had the revelation that God prepares me for things that I don’t even know is coming. I knew I would have to post these items for my mother. What I did not know was that I would have to do my first return for a pair of highly anticipated pointe shoes two days after my first posting experience. I was feeling anxious about going to the post office, but after trusting in God and actually experiencing it, I am very confident about going to the post office for a second time.
In the throes of anxiety, which can be quite frequent in my life, it is easy to forget the strength I can draw from God. One of my favourite verses that always offers me comfort is 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast your anxieties upon the lord for He cares for you”. New experiences can be incredibly challenging for me, and perhaps for several of you as well. I hope that you can find comfort and strength from this verse.
Remember, God is all knowing as we read in Proverbs 15:3: “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good”. He knows what and when we need things. As the Bible tells us, we must walk by faith and not by sight. Trust in God’s planning, and while we as humans may not know why He does what He does and may never fully understand, there is always a reason. Sometimes it takes years to understand God’s plan or in my case, two days.
What is your gem for today?
