They tell a story of a young boy who loved butterflies so much he could not resist giving them a hug. Sometimes it’s hard to keep your hands off when you care so much. Remember that God loves them more than you do and love can be elusive if you pursue it too hard, but will come to you if you be still. That’s what He means when he says “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself” (Psalms 37:7). Have faith and believe that God can do it without your help. In the end every person will have to answer for themselves.
Next time you feel desperate and just don’t know what to do; keep on doing what you know is the right thing to do, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day and there will be a payday some day. Have faith, let faith replace your fear, and wait on the Lord. Just keep on keeping on. “Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” (Galatians 6:9).
When considering solutions, remember that doing nothing is always a valid option. Take it to the Lord and leave it there. Don’t dig up something in doubt that you laid down in faith. Pray about it, turn it over to the Lord and move on, don’t continuously revisit the same old problems. God’s been running things without your help for a long time.
Lord teach me to care without crushing; to guide without pushing; and to love without smothering. Help me remember that sometimes you want to deal with folks without my help.
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