Timing
Posted by jdellis on May 20, 2008
I’m stressed. I loose sleep when I’m stressed. After having a difficult time trying to go to sleep last night, today I read this…
“…even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 2:23)
This is a timely reminder for me today to continue focusing on God for solutions to problems that I face and not just the problem itself. Being stressed out doesn’t accomplish much. I stress out because I don’t have the optimum solution to a problem or the task before me seems too difficult.
With that said, there are two strikes against me at this point in my life-
- I’m conditioned by the business world. In my career, I have been very independent when it comes to working and problem solving. However, I am constantly trying to transform my way of thinking to be more dependent on God. Don’t be fooled, this is still a struggle for me.
- I’m horribly stubborn. I don’t like to ask for help on anything. This is a pride issue that has diminished much but is still have my moments. Just ask my wife.
I’m trying to overcome both. I’m constantly trying to transform my thinking to where my knee-jerk reaction will always be one of “God, help” instead of “God, I’ll be with you in just a minute because I’m working on something here”. The last thing I want to do is allow stress and worry to dictate my actions. That’s God’s role. Too much self-reliance leaves Him little room to operate.
God, thank you for the timely presentation of your Word to me today. It was not by chance. I pray that the wisdom that I continue to gain would be completely yours and that all of my actions would unmistakably point in your direction.
