Tangled

So many times I find myself caught up in what is going on in my life. I am worried about work, friends, family, future plans, and even past mistakes.

I have a problem with worrying. It can eat at my, literally from the inside out. I make myself sick over things that don't even matter. I let one simple thought turn into a stronghold and it can completely change my mood and sense of self worth.

I have been reading through the bible. I am currently in Job, and have spent a week and a half reading complaints, worries and frustrations. Job was struck with a lot, and one might say he had reason to worry or complain. However, 30 chapters is enough complaining...in my opinion.

Today, I made it to (in my opinion) the best two chapters out of the whole book. God confronts Job with everything he has been complaining about. In chapters 38 and 39, God lays the smack down on Job. He reminds Job that He is God and has been since before Job even thought about being.

The sarcasm God lays out in a way humors me: Job 38:21 "Surely you know, for you were born! You have lived SO many years!" I have to laugh at the way God relays the message of Job that he is nothing compared to what God has done. He is not to question why God does things the way He chooses to.

I find myself doing the same thing! I have waited, and waited, and waited....for God to answer some prayers that I have. I want Him to answer me when I want Him to. If that doesn't happen, I worry or take matters into my own hands.

How foolish! He is GOD! He formed the earth! He set everything in motion and did not leave it to fend for itself! He is in control of everything. Who am I to question what He does or does not do! His plans are perfect. His vision is so clear, even when I am being choked out by weeds or vines. He stands strong and knows the way.

Trust the creator. Trust the one who has been here since before time. He CREATED TIME! Why should I worry? Why should I be afraid?