Two of my three boys needed warts removed. My big guy went first a little nervous when he saw the tools used to remove these things. He was brave and powered through with hardly a wince. His younger brothers looking on.
Next, came my sweet yet fiery red-head. Oh my good gravy. I have never seen a kid so terrified in my life. He was crying before he even sat on the special chair. He was freaking out and honestly didn't really know why. He had just watched how easy and painless the procedure was with his big brother. He had no reason to be scared. Yet, he was frightened to the core and there was no soothing him.
Eventually, his little brother told us he had to get out of there and went to the lobby to wait. He couldn't handle the enormity of the situation.
The doctor, nurse, big brother Jack, and myself all tried to convince Grady that this procedure was no big deal. It was quick and painless. He wasn't having any of it. We eventually had to hold him down, two nurses, myself, and Jackson, for him to get this procedure done.
Grady was facing away from the doctor and looking at me while she worked. When I told him it was done after about thirty seconds, he couldn't believe it. He was shocked that it was that quick and painless. Go figure.
Isn't that just like us? We are so horribly terrified of the unknown that God has to literally hold us down in order for us to realize it really isn't that bad. I found myself saying over and over to my sweet boy, "You have to trust mama. I wouldn't intentionally put you in a place of pain ever. Trust me, baby. You have to trust me."
I knew the procedure wasn't painful. I knew it would be quick. I also knew it was what was best for him. But he didn't. All he saw were needles and a really sharp instrument. In his mind, that equals pain.
"So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust Him. He tells us over and over again in Scripture to trust Him. In that same right, He also tells us not to fear 365 times. He calls us to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:9). Yet, so often we kick, scream, and wail out of fear of the unknown. Oftentimes, we would rather live with something not good for us, pain, fear, depression, anxiety, abandonment, and so on, instead of facing the unknown because that space is known and comfortable. If we can't see what's coming, we shut down.
God is calling us to trust Him. He is summoning us to let go of our fear, whatever that may look like to you. He knows what the other side looks like and He sees relief, freedom from bondage, and blessing. If we continue to resist kicking and screaming, we may never drop the chains and experience all that God has for us.
Sometimes, oftentimes, God gives us our children to teach us life lessons. As the words, "trust me" came out of my mouth I absolutely knew God was saying those very words to me: Trust Me. He's got me. He wants good for me. In fact, He wants great for me exceeding anything I could ever image in my wildest dreams. Why do I resist? Fear. I am afraid of the unknown. But, my Savior can be trusted. Time and time again, He has come through in my life. Every single time.
I challenge you today to trust Him. Write a list of all the ways God has come through for you. I bet you will be shocked at the length of your list. I am sure it exceeds the length of all the ways you've suffered.
There's no need for us to be afraid. He is trustworthy.
Love & Blessings,
Meg
Next, came my sweet yet fiery red-head. Oh my good gravy. I have never seen a kid so terrified in my life. He was crying before he even sat on the special chair. He was freaking out and honestly didn't really know why. He had just watched how easy and painless the procedure was with his big brother. He had no reason to be scared. Yet, he was frightened to the core and there was no soothing him.
Eventually, his little brother told us he had to get out of there and went to the lobby to wait. He couldn't handle the enormity of the situation.
The doctor, nurse, big brother Jack, and myself all tried to convince Grady that this procedure was no big deal. It was quick and painless. He wasn't having any of it. We eventually had to hold him down, two nurses, myself, and Jackson, for him to get this procedure done.
Grady was facing away from the doctor and looking at me while she worked. When I told him it was done after about thirty seconds, he couldn't believe it. He was shocked that it was that quick and painless. Go figure.
Isn't that just like us? We are so horribly terrified of the unknown that God has to literally hold us down in order for us to realize it really isn't that bad. I found myself saying over and over to my sweet boy, "You have to trust mama. I wouldn't intentionally put you in a place of pain ever. Trust me, baby. You have to trust me."
I knew the procedure wasn't painful. I knew it would be quick. I also knew it was what was best for him. But he didn't. All he saw were needles and a really sharp instrument. In his mind, that equals pain.
"So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust Him. He tells us over and over again in Scripture to trust Him. In that same right, He also tells us not to fear 365 times. He calls us to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:9). Yet, so often we kick, scream, and wail out of fear of the unknown. Oftentimes, we would rather live with something not good for us, pain, fear, depression, anxiety, abandonment, and so on, instead of facing the unknown because that space is known and comfortable. If we can't see what's coming, we shut down.
God is calling us to trust Him. He is summoning us to let go of our fear, whatever that may look like to you. He knows what the other side looks like and He sees relief, freedom from bondage, and blessing. If we continue to resist kicking and screaming, we may never drop the chains and experience all that God has for us.
Sometimes, oftentimes, God gives us our children to teach us life lessons. As the words, "trust me" came out of my mouth I absolutely knew God was saying those very words to me: Trust Me. He's got me. He wants good for me. In fact, He wants great for me exceeding anything I could ever image in my wildest dreams. Why do I resist? Fear. I am afraid of the unknown. But, my Savior can be trusted. Time and time again, He has come through in my life. Every single time.
I challenge you today to trust Him. Write a list of all the ways God has come through for you. I bet you will be shocked at the length of your list. I am sure it exceeds the length of all the ways you've suffered.
There's no need for us to be afraid. He is trustworthy.
Love & Blessings,
Meg
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