Picket Fences

  Today I woke up thinking of the future. So many things went through my mind. It looked scary and intimidating.  Do you ever look at the great unknown of the future and miss seeing the possibilities, but instead, focus on what can go wrong?  The great “what if” question can lead a person on a dark rabbit trail filled with thorny vines that ends at a high jagged rocky cliff to stumble off in to certain demise. My thoughts were looking over that jagged rocky cliff. They hadn’t stumbled off yet, but I could envision what was certainly there to meet me in answer to my “what if” questions.  Then I picked up my devotional. “Courage Instead Of Fear” said the bold Calibri 20 font heading at the top of the page. There is a picture of a paper airplane, with a heart emblem, flying directly at the bold Calibri 20 font heading. It is followed by this verse - “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you: I will help you; I will hold ...

  James 1:5 “If any of you lack wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” NIV   I have been praying about something in my life. I would like to have this prayer work out a certain way. I pray for guidance and direction. Today I also confessed I want this prayer to turn out the way I want it too. I don’t think I want it to turn out another way. When I get direction I hope it is what my will is desiring. I have to take a moment and think, what if the answer to this prayer is not what I desire? Will I struggle and struggle in prayer to try to see that outcome? Will I waste time whining and complaining about this matter? Will I be able to trust God with the wisdom He gives me? Sometimes answers to prayer don’t come right away, but when the answer comes will I take note and follow if it is in the opposite direction? It is exciting when a prayer is answered. Sometime though answers to prayers can be v...