Philippians 4:6-7 : “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
I read this passage just this week, the week before I am to host my son and future daughter-in laws engagement party. The biggest party I have attempted to this point. Now maybe I should inform you that this is not my “thing” – throwing parties. I’m a nervous type personality and on top of that a control freak so parties – and me hosting them – well those two just don’t mix well. However I said I would and so the story begins. The planning, the decorations, the food, the drink, the music, the tents ( did I mention this was outdoors)…… I didn’t sleep well from inception. So much to organize so much to think about so much to do. I have list upon list. Truly you would be amazed at the pressure I put on myself. As if News 7 would be there to report on how I did. But here I am – a week before the party and feeling pretty good about everything. All was in line. I was in control. Ahhhh but then I made my big mistake: I checked the weather for this upcoming week. Saturday – yes – you know what’s coming. That’s right: storms. Well how in the world do I control the weather? If I could I would so I figured since I can’t control the weather I’ll do the next best thing. I’ll WORRY! And I’ll worry so much that I will suck every ounce of joy out of this event! And that’s what I started to do. And then it hit me. What was I doing? What were all these past years of struggling to stay focused on Christ for? All the hard work to live life differently – a life filled with Christ? Those years were to prepare me for times when I can’t handle stuff and for me to let Christ step in and lead. And what was I doing? The exact opposite. I was trying to lead. I was trying to control instead of giving it up. Giving it to Him and telling him that whatever His will was for that day, well then it would be exactly what was right for me. So I did it. I have let go. I have given it to God. I feel better just typing those words. The anxiousness seems to have subsided, and you know what? Whatever Saturday’s weather brings – rain or shine – my son is getting married! And to a great girl! What a beautiful day it will be.
