One Thing

I often ask people what one thing they would like to change today, if they could.  The one thing is what weighs them done most . . . if it was not present . . . their life would be better. Everyone has at least one thing  that stands out as difficult athnd downright hard. That one thing, a problem, often dictates thoughts, behaviors, and conversations.
 
The Exodus people had one thing that made them desperate.  Again.  It dictated a conversation:  Directed by God, the whole company of Israel moved on by stages from the Wilderness of Sin. They set camp at Rephidim. And there wasn't a drop of water for the people to drink. The people took Moses to task: "Give us water to drink." But Moses said, "Why pester me? Why are you testing God?"  (Exodus 17: 1-2, The Message)

How much can you relate to the Exodus people? They were on a God-directed journey.    They did not trust God.  Really?  One thing . . .  and  . . . they forget the faithfulness of God?  They could not wait on God for provision?  They complained?

The journey of the Exodus people is relatable.  We need to develop the habit of turning a problem over to God, remembering that He has a plan for us that does not change when we are faced with a problem. At the same time, we trust that the power of God is greater than anything or anyone.  But,  too often the problem seems so big that it controls us.   Now, I am not saying it is easy to turn away from the power of a problem, but that it is possible through God. It requires intentional and willful  faith to call on God, even though it feels illogical at times.  We are promised:

"Call upon me on the day of trouble and I will deliver you" (Psalm 50:15)
"When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I." (Psalm 61:2)
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."  (Isaiah 40:29)

Name that one thing that is big in your life today..
Turn it over to God.
Call upon God. He will deliver you.


Learning to KickStart the day to turn the one thing, a big problem, to God,

Kerrie


(written by Kerrie L. Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)