God’s To-Do List
First off, I’m pretty sure God doesn’t need a to-do list.
Unlike me.
I have had three running lists in the past few weeks as I have planned for our trip to the heart hospital. I never was a Scout, but ‘being prepared’ with daily agendas, purchasing lists, and packing lists has kept me focused on the task at hand.
Love me some lists! Lots of lists written in different inks during the week with new, lovely colored pens purchased for just this trip! Rows and rows of items! Single spaced, grouped by category, and checked with precision!
It seems like the only thing I did not pack was the kitchen sink.
Ronald is determined to spend only one night in the hospital. My son-in-law who read the doctor’s reports and the test results said to plan for a week. Pray for the best and be prepared for the worst has been my motto. My 7 bags of stuff confirm my overly obsessive compulsion to face any complication that may arise.
Truth is, I could probably last a month on some deserted island with all the things I brought. Except there would be no electricity for my computer. But I could write on one of the three notebooks I brought with one of the many pens mentioned above. You wouldn’t be able to see what I wrote, but I would be doing what I do with my writing – coping.
As I have calculated and stewed about what to bring, I think God has been waiting in the wings to tell me to stop fretting – I am NOT worrying, thank you very much – just frantically prepping. I would say there is nothing in the Bible about frantically prepping but there is. As I worked on this blog, Psalm 46:10 practically jumped out at me! ‘Be still and know that I am God.’ The first few verses tell it straight up – ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.’
And then there was God’s special message to me.
A few years ago, Amanda had given me a pack of cards from Not Consumed. I place a card in its little holder on my vanity and am blessed by the words of encouragement straight from the Bible.
As I was gathering things to bring from around my breathing machine, I reached into the stack of cards. Lo and behold! This Bible verse was written on the first card I pulled out.
‘It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.’
How does God do that? He always provides just what I need!
I think God’s agenda must include taking real good care of me despite my dorkiness. Since He knows the name of every star that He created in every universe that He has ever created, He has this old lady figured. Proverbs 16:9 says, ‘The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.’
And helps me with my packing.
Blessings
Kara Beth
