And the reminder that came after the non-accusatory complaint

This morning, as I prayed briefly before reading, I said, “I don’t know what to do.”

I listed several major things I’m still grappling with:

  • Bills
  • Strained relationships
  • A projected trip to Mexico

I started reading . . .

Be not far from me; for trouble is near. -Psalm 22:11

How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? -Psalm 13:1,2

Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. -Psalm 27:9

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. -Psalm 91:15

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. -Psalm 145:18,19

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. -John 14:18

Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. -Matthew 28:20

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. -Psalm 46:1

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. -Psalm 62:1

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. -Psalm 62:5

Daily Light on the Daily Path | October 10, Morning

I can still do that.

No, I’m not any closer to knowing specifically what I should do about some of those big things. But it’s good to be reminded to lean on God.

I want to do that. Better. Always. Consciously. Instinctively.

Oh, and here’s why the post title uses still: I Don’t Know What to Do!

Lord Jesus, if You will, You can.

I woke up this morning, staring a huge assignment in the eyeballs. (Actually, I saw it in my periphery. I was looking at the hurdles.)

The hurdles looked impossible to me. Again.

Yet, really.

They still do. Because they still are. I can’t jump them. I just can’t. Impossible. No question.

Then I came to this in my routine first-of-the-day Web stuff… Continue reading