Wise Delays

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My realtor called with more disappointing news last week. My second buyers rescinded their contract. How long would I linger here without family? How much longer can I maintain the large house and yard by myself? My other concern, my spousal benefits only cover the basic bills. Will my savings last to cover my other living expenses until the house sells?

God told me once before, “Trust me, not your bank account.”

But worrying about money wasn’t the only thing I was doing. I was also clinging to things, thinking they would lessen my sense of loss. In reality, they were an additional burden. When I finally relinquished them, I felt relief.

As if God was agreeing, Our Daily Bread’s devotional for today quoted Luke 12:13-21, the story of the foolish rich man. He wouldn’t rest until he had accumulated enough wealth to live an easy life rather than relying on God. Unfortunately, he wasn’t going to live long enough to enjoy his riches. He missed out on living a happy life dependent on God’s provision rather than his own.

Coincidently, Luke 12:22-31 follows the story of the rich man. Do Not Worry. “Consider the lilies…”

Throughout my life, God has supplied whatever I needed. Why would he stop now? He hasn’t. Just this month I received additional funds from a source I didn’t expect. 

Besides those things, God knew a gradual life change was better than a rapid one. Changing every aspect of my life following my husband’s death would have taken a huge emotional and physical toll. Not to mention keeping my annual health appointments scheduled for this month rather than delaying them until after moved. Especially my mammogram and kidney function tests.

The house will sell, and when it does, I will be ready to embrace my new life.

Thank you, Lord, for wise delays. Amen.