This morning as I began to journal I couldn’t help but thank Jesus for the abundant blessings of yesterday. The time with our friend last night was so nice. Our quartet has sung for a number of folks over the years who were losing their battle of life on earth. Never, however, have we sung for someone in this case like last night. When we arrived, the four of us with our wives (8 total), there were a dozen family and friends there. More arrived as the evening wore on. It was as though Penny was having a party. It was festive and joyous just as Penny has always been throughout her life. Instead of needing to quit after a couple of songs we were encouraged to sing more, sing more! God is so amazing!

As I continued to journal I was writing about a decision that needs to be made regarding a gentleman who wants to join our counseling team. He is new to me and has an overwhelming personality on a positive side, but… A decision doesn’t need to be made immediately, he expresses a longing to be part of this ministry. As I was journaling about this decision, I asked Jesus for His Light to shine on His response. Later in my journaling I asked the question of Jesus I do each morning. I wrote: ”Jesus, what do You want me to know from You for today?” Instantly I heard this, “You are asking for my Light to shine on a decision that is not to be made today. I want you to trust Me knowing I will shed this Light when the time for the decision is ready. Remember that your commitment for this year is to keep focused on Me–I AM each day and to trust, not fret, for the decisions of the future.” 

I needed this message today to drive home a deeply rooted worry I have when it comes to the work I do. God is teaching me that He WILL come through when His time is right–not mine. TRUST and not fret is my goal for today. Uprooting this worrisome habit of mine is needed!