Somedays, for some crazy reason, I choose stress. Or rather, I don’t choose to let things roll off…however that works. Yesterday, was one of those days. 

Sitting in a coffee shop, I found myself giving into stress, again. A situation needed my attention and I had no idea what to do. I am a rule follower – this had rules, but they were unclear. This also had a deadline – which was quickly approaching. I could hardly think straight. The pro–con list rapidly forming in my brain was turning into a con-con list. I was about to settle on my best BAD idea when I decided to use a lifeline. I needed help and a new perspective. After two reassuring phone calls, I was able to come back to reality – the world was not falling apart. (At least not over this issue.)

So I took a deep breath and started working on the next right thing -something I knew needed to be done where I knew the rules. Feeling better but still uncertain, I spent some time praying, typing up scriptures and hymn lyrics, whatever came to mind. It was in those few moments that God graciously said, “I’ve got this, just trust Me.” He calmed my heart as I fixed my eyes on Him. My phone began to ring again. Over the next five minutes God used a sweet friend to tangibly pour out His love and faithfulness all over me. He took my seemly unmet expectations and surpassed them. He took my insecurity and wiped it away.

So with a fresh perspective, I’m trying to do today differently. Praying and doing the next right thing, - waiting with open eyes and expectant heart to see what He has in store. “Wait on Me – I’ve already got something in the works, and it will blow your mind.”