Wednesday 4 August 2010

The Secret of the Box (Not so secret anymore)



The above pictured box is a very special box for me (I could not resist including the flowers too). I call it God's box.

I do not remember were I originally got the idea from, but some months ago I decided to have a box where I would throw in things I wanted to pray for  - big and small, the idea being that once a request was in the box I would have to stop worrying about it because it would now be in God's hands and no longer on my 'worry list'. Unfortunately :( I have always been one of those people who think a lot, I mean really think and worry but as you all know worrying does not solve anything at the end of the day. Why not trust the Creator of all things Himself, the all knowing God, the One who can do something to change the situation and enjoy a worry free life instead.

Although I have not had this box for long, I am seeing progress. When ever I see the box it is a remainder that God is in control. Often I open it up and go through the pieces of paper in there, and I feel reassured. There have been times I have been tempted to snatch back some of the things I have put into God's box so that I can do something about them because I feel God is not acting fast enough but I am learning to trust Him and be patient. I don't know if it's just me but I love being in control or at least feeling that I am in control but hey I am learning and discovering that it way way better to have God in control and in the driving seat, one cannot go wrong that way.
So if someone asks me to pray for them, I add their request into the box. I feel that someone needs prayer I add their name into the box and the area I feel that they need prayer. It gives me great joy many a time to just look at the box and say, 'God, thank you for taking over. I am now live in Your rest'.

6 comments:

  1. Powerful! I heard this statement last weekend: 'Man's extremity is God's opportunity'...in other words where man is stressed out and thinks there is no way through, the Lord takes over and shows Himself strong.

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  2. Hie Joe!!!! Good to have you here. And yes you are very right when we think there is no way out that's when God takes over and my my what awesome things He will do for He is mighty.

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  3. "There have been times I have been tempted to snatch back some of the things I have put into God's box so that I can do something about them because I feel God is not acting fast enough but I am learning to trust Him and be patient."

    It's true, many atimes we humans consider God too slow for us; thus, we want to do things our own way - take control. The truth is, even if we take control and God does now allow things to run, we'll end up failing. So, why not leave it to Him anyway?

    I love the lesson God is teaching you via the box - letting go and letting God.

    Thanks for sharing.

    - LDP

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  4. It's true LDP if we do not allow God to run things we are assured of failure.
    God is an on time God and His timing the best.

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  5. I like your idea of the box. I have let go as well, and have found peace concerning a situation.

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  6. I like the box thingy. I'll prefer calling it God's inbox..Great idea indeed! I also heard that worrying is actually acting against God cos God told us not to worry but through prayer and supplication, make our requests known to Him.I think I might also have my own box, thanks Shona.

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