Drops of Sunshine - Daily Bread

Growing up, the Assistant Pastor at my church would repeatedly tell the congregation that we had to stay connected. She had a humorous way of putting it that sticks in all of our minds all these years later. But I always walked away with the understanding that you can never run out of what you are in need of if you are connected to the source. So if you want a continual supply of God's provision, don't sever the connection.

 Waiting can be difficult. Especially when you have an idea what the end result should be. This is why I like to think back on some of my anxiety-laced life experiences. Had I known how uneventful that performance evaluation would be, I would have eaten breakfast that morning. If I knew the test would be on things I learned, I wouldn't have stressed myself to the point of an upset stomach. It's true. Hindsight really is 20/20. But I've learned, a little more each day, that God desires my vision to be 20/20 up front. Because I trust Him and can have full confidence in him, then I can march around my Jericho walls with the an assurance that the must come down.

 It's only been in my adult years that I've come to truly admire the beauty of science and nature. (Nature more than science) I learn so much about my spiritual living from them both. It's amazing how one drop of salt can alter the molecular structure of H20. Just a speck. Showing that however little, it caused my pure water to no longer be pure. That's how I've come to think about what I feed my spirit. I don't want tainted spiritual food. So it's imperative that I'm asking God, daily, for clarity and discernment.

 It may be hard to admit it when the obstacle you are facing is...you. I shared that it can be very easy to walk away from other people tearing you down, but it's not so easy when it's you. You can't walk away from your own mind. However, you can pray. You can cast those cares on God and listen for his direction in overcoming you as an obstacle.

Have you ever experienced favoritism? I was thinking some time ago about how I've been on both sides of that table. I've benefited and been disadvantaged by it. When it comes to my faith, I'm so glad that I serve an equal opportunity savior. Man will have you all twisted and confused with all the restrictions they place on you and your access to salvation. Thank God that my acceptance of such a beautiful gift doesn't have to be vetted by mankind. We likely wouldn't pass that test...

It's amazing how it feels like a weight has been dropped when you are honest. Even with yourself. Rather than hold it all in, spend time talking to God about every issue, every struggle, and even every triumph. Watch the weights fall off. 

There is no wisdom like the wisdom of God. He is the maker of all things and therefore knows and understands it all far better than man. If it's understanding that you seek, ask God. If it's healing that you are in need of, ask God. No matter what it is, He can and will always deliver. Just because it doesn't happen when we think it should or how we believe it should, doesn't mean God's not moving on our behalf. Trust Him.