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Do a Little Something Different

Last week our family began to join Julie for her 5:30 am workouts. We have committed to do a 5K together. So, we are doing one of those couch to 5K programs. I absolutely hate running. I know my athletic physique may be state otherwise. However, I do like the way I feel after I workout. 

Anyway, today was the start of school for the kids. Even with this they wanted to workout. We decided to help us all get ready for school and work. We'd shower at the YMCA. So, we packed bags with all of our needed supplies. Turns out I forgot a few items. Nothing major, but just enough to throw me out of rhythm. With the new routine, I was seeking the comfort of having what I needed. I wanted to have all of the tools to get the job done. Yet, I didn't have them. 

I thought about how this resembles life. God often calls us into something new. Maybe it is a new service opportunity at church or new LifeGroup. Or maybe it is something larger like responding to a calling to the mission field.  

The threat of being pushed out of our comfort zone is enough for many of us to pass on the opportunity. We quickly think of the things we don't have. You may feel the call to serve in children's ministry, but doubts of your ability to connect with kids fill your head. At the thought of joining a lifegroup you consider that you don't have a very outgoing personality. What we don't have gets in the way of what we do. 

In the end, it all worked out just fine. After the Y we had to head home to get school supplies and divide to deliver kids to the right schools before heading to work. Of course, everything I needed to finish getting ready was at home, right where I forgot it. 

Our God is a God of provision.  
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19 NIV. 

He tells us not to worry but to trust in Him. 
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ -Matthew 6:31 NIV

God has plans for us and will take care of us.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.- Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

So, when something new presents itself, courageously engage in it. All those things you don't think you have, God will provide.

Be blessed and be a blessing,
Matt


 





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