Went by the bank today to close an old account – had forgotten I even had it.  I waited for over 30 minutes for a ‘banker’ to assist me.

Sat down and as he proceeded to make contact, and contact, and contact – you get the picture.  They finally located it – it was an ‘old’ account.  Another 30 minutes later I was able to walk out with the proof that I had canceled the account – it wouldn’t have taken anywhere near that to open one.

Meanwhile, Carla was waiting in the car and Blaze, who had been groomed, was waiting at the groomers – I had figured it would only have taken a few minutes......

Well the rain finally came yesterday, and this morning.  Sunnier this afternoon, but windy.  Typical Spring.

2 Chronicles 20:12    O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

I don’t know how many times I have felt like that, ‘Lord I don’t know what to do’ so I would pray for guidance, or for Him to take charge – anything to relieve me of my anguish.

Then, instead of waiting for Him to take action I went out and tried to do something about it myself – not ‘always’ the best strategy.  And more often, than not, I would mess things up worse.

Part of the problem of wanting to be independent and stand on our own two feet, is that when we are backed into a corner we look to our own abilities to find a way out.

We are not use to asking anyone for help, not even God.

Sometimes the only way we learn to truly trust in God, is for us to be so backed into that corner there really is no way out. 

I have heard it said many times that in times of prosperity men forget to acknowledge God.  They neither ask for His Blessings nor thank Him for the ones they have – I can attest to that truth in my own experiences.

We MUST learn that our resources are no match for God’s.  The problem is, I am still learning.

There are things that I cannot do to relieve the pain and suffering of others, all I can do is pray – and feel helpless.

But God will take care of our needs; He will protect and keep us safe.  No matter what we go through, He is with us.  Many people have proven that through the years – and I too, have discovered when I truly give in to Him the situation I feel so helpless over is resolved – not always to my liking, but to His Glory.

Later, Art :-)