What's in Your Purse? 

I’m so amazed at how God works.  How when we seek Him, we do find Him.  And while I am awaiting answers on several things in my life, God gave me one answer today that makes me smile.

I’ve been praying about the posting for the blog this week.  I have something “somewhat” together, but it just didn’t “feel” right to me.  I wasn’t confident it was the right post for this week.  So, I simply prayed.  I prayed throughout the day and throughout the night (I had a sleepless night, so I was praying over everyone and everything!).  This morning, I checked my box in the church office and I found a beautifully written thought from one of our women at First Christian.  With her permission, I share it with you.

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“Dear Lord, if it weren’t for cleaning out purses!  Ha!  I had a wonderful birthday surprise and laugh this morning.  I had extra time to piddle before work and I thought, ‘I’ll trade out purses to match my outfit!’ since I never have time for that sort of thing. 

While unloading my purse, I found four rocks.  The kids love to collect things and are always picking up rocks from different places.  Oh how I laughed when I realized I had no idea how long I had been carrying around a stuffed purse with extra weight!

I was just about to throw the rocks out when I thought, ‘Oh, I know I am carrying around a lot that doesn’t belong in my life – things that I didn’t even know were there until recently.  I carry them and keep them close.’

So, Lord, please take these ‘rocks’ of mine.  I commit them to you.  You are Lord over them and me.  Help me to trust You with my hurts and fears.  Dear Lord, help me to put you first in all things with open hands.  Take the things that do not belong to me.  Thank you Lord!  Thank you!

I’m using a marker to label these rocks so I can carry them as a reminder for a while.  I want to remember to give my ‘rocks’ to You.  Thank you for showing me they are there.  I look forward to the day my purse is lighter!  Amen!”

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As I read my friend Lisa’s words and saw her heart, I stopped and thought about my own ‘rocks.’  Some I know I’m carrying…  I’m trying to set them down and leave them.  But I know there are other rocks I am unaware of.  Worries, concerns, fears, stresses that I do not even know are at war in my heart and mind.

So, as I enter the season of Thanksgiving, I’m going to focus on all the many blessings I am surrounded with.  And I’m going to ask God to reveal any ‘rocks’ I’m carrying around with me.  Would you join me?  If so, let me know so we can pray for each other! 

Have an amazing Thanksgiving!  And remember to focus on dwell on all God has blessed you with.