As I approached the
intersection near my house, I noticed a dead cat on my side of the road. It
looked just like my cat, Jackson. In a split second, I not only noticed the cat
looked like Jackson, but it also had a blue collar like Jackson’s as well. My
heart sank.
Oh no! It can’t be. Not my Jackson! Would he have come this far from home? No, Lord, No!
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Jackson as a kitten. |
Oh no! It can’t be. Not my Jackson! Would he have come this far from home? No, Lord, No!
I pulled around the block and parked. I thought about going home first but then I didn’t want to have to come back. Determined to be courageous, I walked around the corner. I asked Jesus to make me strong to face whatever I would find. I prayed with gusto with every step. I also reminded Jesus that yesterday I had read where He had given us power to raise the dead in His word. I don’t know what I would actually do, but I was preparing my faith to act.

As I walked back to the car,
I prayed for the family who had lost their pet. Then I thanked and
praised God the dead cat was not Jackson. It was then, I heard the Lord speak,
“Mary Jane that is what is really within you. When
the trial came, you turned to Me, you prayed, and you reminded me of My promises
to you. Your firm foundation is secure in Me. Now walk forward in peace.”

Sometimes, when we question what
is deep within our hearts, God shows us what we need to know through our everyday
lives. The true state of our heart’s foundation is revealed, when what is
within us, is tired and tested. Our maturity in Christ will be evident in our
action and reaction to stressful situations.

I needed this. Thanks so much for the sweet reminder. You're right, we don't need to wait until a trial hits to pray. The phraise on our church prayer newsletter is, "Make pprayer your first response, not your last resort." Love you, and see you soon!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could remind you. Yes...I will see you soon.
DeleteWonderful reminder, Mary Jane!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by. Blessings on your week!
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