Today is Friday, February 4th, 2011; Karen's Korner #2005

The other day I was filling the water tanks of our humidifier. They are two flat, plastic cylinders that mount on both sides of our water-spewing device. Because of their shapes, it works best for me to fill them in our bathtub.
 
As one first began to fill, I was hanging on to it with one hand. As more water poured into the container, I had to resort to using both hands. By the time it was filled up, I almost couldn't hold it at all. Felt like I need a third hand!
 
It made me think of my life. At first, I falsely believe that I can handle it single-handled. As the years pile up and I 'take on more water', I have to hold on for dear life with both hands. Eventually, it feels like a 'three-handed deal'. Which maybe where God wanted me all of the time:  asking Him for His assistance!
 
 
Father in Heaven, help me not to be so blind as to falsely believe that I can handle things in my life without You. Thank You that I am needy. Thank You that You want to be part of everything I think, say, and do. And because of who You are, I can walk in confidence today, celebrating each step of the way. Thank You that You have everything under control in my life, my family's life, our church family, our community, and our world; sometimes it doesn't look like it! If I but look into Your loving, caring face, like Your disciple Peter, I will be able to 'walk on water' and not be afraid. You can be trusted; help me to believe more today than I did yesterday. In Your Son's Name. Amen.

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