“There was a famine during David’s reign that lasted for three years so David asked the Lord about it…” (2 Samuel 21:1 NLT).
I’m bothered by the footage of a mile-wide tornado’s destructive path.
I’m disgusted by the turn of events in society, what’s wrong, immoral and down-right disgusting, sells merchandise hand over fist.
I’m saddened by the effects cancer has on a body, on a mind, on a family.
I’m questioning leaders.
I’m wondering how hot global warming will get.
I’m puzzled by the fact that there is even a debate as to whether an unborn child is a life.
What do I do with all my doubts, fears, questions and worries? I can carry them around, but as most of us know, that gets very heavy. I can try to find the answers myself, but I’m incapable. I can seek out officials, specialists, experts or superior minds, but they themselves tend to scratch their heads in wonder.
So, I’ll take an example from the life of David…
I’ll start going to the source of all answers. I’ll start talking to the Creator of all there is, was and will be. I’ll start conversing with the One who knows all there is to know about all there is.
And when I’m not given an answer that clears up all confusion? I’ll trust Him. I’ll believe, with all that’s in me, that He will fill me in on what He needs me to know. And those matters that continue to confound me? Well, I’ll just have to think He and I will discuss them in Heaven—if they even cross my mind when I’m there.
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for families in the Midwest as they regroup and begin recovery from recent storms. Pray also for Christians ministering in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh where over a million lives were affected by Cyclone Mahasen.
