“worry-webs”

3/18/11

Wynelllen called and e-mailed to both check on me and to ask if I had read today’s Jesus Calling? My answer was, “Not yet.”

The entry had my journal jottings from 2 years ago.That “little” devotional with the BIG messages has continued to be right on target for the circumstances I face.

Two years ago today at Baylor hospital, I had a "line" in my hand. Today at Memphis Heart Clinic I had a "line" in my arm. Disconcerting circumstances both times.

But God……in 2009 had me sharing Jesus Calling books (another Wynellen provision) with my Baylor nurses, one of whom (Martha) was later diagnosed with cancer. This time the receptionist at the Memphis center had the book on her desk. She told me it had helped her through a really rough year. I was able to e-mail Sarah Young (author of Jesus Calling) and then give Camille the reply---- Sarah Young’s prayers for her and all her readers. What a blessing.

But….the “worry-webs” today had been about to consume me. I was in a tangle.

• No early time in His Presence
  
• Problems, though minor, at my morning tests
  
• Meeting with hospice for Mommar as she sat there, hearing but not understanding
  
• Daddy’s paperwork fiasco over ambulance transport from KY to Vanderbilt rehab facility
• Missing a call from “my” clinic---already closed was message when I returned call

Oswald Chambers (My Utmost for His Highest, 1/2) reminds us that "worry is an impertinence to God." He also asks (4/20), are you “slandering God by daring to worry?”

I began to focus on giving thanks. Thankful for;

• Wynellen’s reminder and the supper she provided,
  
• One of my tests was administered by a girl who announced, “You were my librarian in 7^th & 8^th grade,”
  
• A kind, helpful hospice nurse for Mommar---help available 5 days and any other time as deemed necessary,
  
• Daddy’s safe arrival at new facility with brother, Bobby & Louise at his side,
  
• Safe arrival of brother, Buddy & Charlotte to Louisville after 3 sleepless nights of hospital duty
  
• A clinic that calls even if I’m not sure why.

Matthew 6:25a & 33-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, (Take no thought of all these circumstances, Dotsy)

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Time in His Presence is crucial, especially when you’re rushed and tired) 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (A-men to that)

Tonight I’m using God’s word, one verse at a time to tear down my “worry webs” one strand at a time.