Not lost

We have all had those days when we went looking for something and could not find it. We know where it should be. Most of the time we know (or think we know) the last place we saw it. As we look for it, a moment of panic sets in thinking it is lost forever…which sometimes it is. Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (NIV) Applying a bible verse to some of those situations may sound a little extreme. For example, you lose your warehouse membership card. It is a small fee to replace it, so it is not the end of the world to get another one. However, it causes some anxiety thinking about having to wait in line to get one before you go shop. You need to allow extra time in your already packed day. God is running the world- He does not have time to help you find your card. That is the misconception we make. He cares about everything that concerns us, from the little minor details to the big life changing ones. He can help us be calm and get through the situation without losing peace because sometimes those little things are the ones that distract us the most. When we are distracting by those things, we tend to miss what God has for us that day. He wants us to be focused on Him and serving Him. The next time you lose something do not just survive. Ask God to help you, so you can continue to thrive!