6/14/12 “Do you
trust me?” was the question “Unky” (aka Bill Gurner) would ask my kids as he
held them at arms length off the ledge on the deep end of the pool. Of course,
he would always let go---that was part of the fun of the game.
But this past year
that question has taken on a more significant meaning. It all started when my
friend, JoLynn related a tough situation and sensed that the Lord was asking
her, Do you trust me in this, JoLynn?
After that, for me, the word trust began “jumping
off the pages” in devotional books, especially Jesus Calling. I began to mark
each with a † in the middle of the u---as my reminder of the Lord asking, Do
you trust me, Dotsy?
Yesterday, my
“last minute call” to join the women’s mission team and leave in 6 days for
central Ukraine moved from being willing to trusting. Not long after the wobbly
knee-excitement and the unbelievable provision of a cleared calendar, needed RX
and funds for a pricey airline ticket began to settle, the need for more trust
surfaced. Even after all the clear indicators that my participation was God’s
will, I needed more assurance.
Some folks asked
hard questions---things I needed to consider, but not as fun as the thought of
just going and serving. Even the ticker tape rolling across under the news was
foreboding. Strains between Russia and US as military assistance was provided
by Russia for Syria. Problems of violence at the Euro Soccer championship esp.
between Russians and Poland---right near where we will be.
But God….in His
mercy used prayers and provision of others to bring me back. God-centered.
Daughter reminded me of how God knows me inside and out and this “last minute”
(to me) decision was His way of alleviating weeks of worry (not spiritual, I
know) because I have no time to worry----I just need to start packing.
Lots to do. Yes,
but today I’m trusting* Him to work out the details.
*Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
