I Need More Practice (08/24/2025)

Today is Sunday, and more than any other day of the week, it’s usually a day when we entertain the idea of turning to the LORD but also the idea of turning things over to the LORD. We go to church and nod our heads as the pastor reminds us of the wonders that the LORD desires for us and encourages us to “Let go and let God.” And then, we go home, take our troubles back up, and worry. We overthink instead of over trust. I’m thinking that I need more practice at “Pray and leave it to God” (1 Peter 5:7).

I don’t know what it is. I am a trusting person when it comes to people. And one would think that I would be even more trusting of our LORD who does not disappoint, who is trustworthy, who is loving, who is always present. And so many times, I say my prayers and promise that I am giving my worry to the LORD, but then within minutes of my “Amen,” I catch myself reaching to take it back. Yep, I need more practice.

I sit and I pray, like yesterday, for help with an upcoming commitment. I pray for guidance, I pray for inspiration, I pray for the LORD’s Spirit to work on me, with me and through me. But then I need to stop worrying and free my braincells for the guidance and the grace of cooperation, for that inspiration and the creative juices that come with it, and I need to roll up my sleeves and do what the LORD prompts me to do. That’s all different from overthinking and fretting and worrying. The old adage I try to live by, “Pray to God but keep rowing to shore” is my guide, I say, but then I catch myself worrying and admit, “Girl, you need more practice.”

As I continue my journey, I promise to work harder at practicing trust, in giving my concerns to the LORD and trusting that He will guide me, He will grace me, He will lead me. I know I need more practice. How about you?

Until tomorrow, let us all love well.