Because I Said So

It's the first Friday of school and I'm at home watching Because I Said So starring Mandy Moore. And, I had Miss Betty's for dinner. What could be better? I mean, honestly, I have the job I've always dreamed of, I'm close to people I love (geographically and emotionally), and the God of the universe loves me and takes care of me. Yet, somehow, in all that blessing, I still worry about things. I guess that's part of being human and not being home yet, but there really isn't a reason to worry. At the end of the day, I have everything I need, and any time I want I can approach the throne of grace with freedom and confidence. It just doesn't get better than that. The icing on the proverbial cake is that the Lord is intimately involved in my life. At just the right time this week, He reminded me of Hebrews 10:39 which says: "We are not of those who shrink back, but of those who believe and are saved." Amen and amen. This is Truth, and it means that when I'm worried about school and whether or not I have the chops to teach, He is sufficient. When I worry whether or not I will ever get married, He reminds me that the church is His bride. When I worry about whether or not the check I wrote for my insurance will clear, He sends His peace with the reminder that He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and that I have not because I ask not. When I worry about worrying too much, He reminds me that He said not to worry because He is on His throne and He is in control. So, this week, by His mercy, I'm going to make an effort not to worry, because He said so. And His word is good. Also, I'm going to watch Mandy Moore struggle through finding a mate and I'm going to laugh at her and Diane Keaton with facial mask on my face and joy in my heart. I might also do the dishes. They are starting to smell a little.