Little Blessings...Big Messages

I am a worrier. Actually, let me be honest...I am a professional worrier. God gives us a clear message about worry. In fact, one of my favorite Bible verses is Matthew 6:34.

Now, I know what I should do with all of my worries- give them to God. I say a lot of prayers. Actually, if you pass me on the road and I look like I am talking to myself, I am more than likely talking to God. I have learned over the years that some of the best time in prayer is while I am alone in the car. 

I have a confession to make. I am also really good at trying to help God. When we pray and lay our worries at His feet, we also have to trust. Our family has been through a lot lately and while I have prayed often about the many different things we have been going through, I have also allowed myself to pick those worries back up. I am trying to do better. I want to do better. I want to show God that I trust him and I know that he has all of the answers.

This morning, I changed my usual routine and stopped to get breakfast on my way to work. I went through the drive thru and as I reached the window to pay, the cashier said, "your breakfast has been paid for by the car in front of you." She gave me my receipt and along with that receipt was a card from the kind person that paid for my breakfast. 

Wow!  This person had no idea that I needed this. Their kind gesture of paying for my meal certainly meant a lot to me, but what meant even more was the message I received on this card. God sends us exactly what we need, when we need, sometimes through the help of others. 

I am so thankful for this reminder. We are in very capable, merciful, kind, and gracious hands!