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By Shanta Richard
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ADD TO MY FAVORITES
lengthening the evening shadows. A pleasant breeze played on the tree
tops. White fluffy clouds chased each other on a brilliant blue sky. The
whole scene spelled peace. My mind being preoccupied, I failed to
experience the magic of the moment.
My problem concerned the future. I live in upstate New York in a Senior
Housing complex. My apartment is small but airy and pleasant. It is
located near a super market, post office, church and bus stop. I have a
lot of friends. I am happy and content here. Now, my son-in-law has
retired and purchased a farm in Florida. My daughter wants me to move
in with them.
Her argument is that winters in upstate New York are very cold and not
good for my aging bones and muscles. Further living alone was not safe.
On the other hand Florida was warm, the climate healthy, and the farm
house was spacious. I have to admit that she is right.
But I love my apartment, my friends, my church and above all my
independence. I hate change and the very idea of moving out of my
comfort zone scares me. I have lived alone for more than thirty years. I
can not make a decision and worry keeps me distracted during the day
and awake at night.
I woke up this morning after a troubled sleep. The ravens on the tree
outside were heralding the morning with loud cawing. They are happy
for they have nothing to worry about. I remembered the scripture verse
where Jesus says,
“Consider the ravens for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither
storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are
you than the birds?...
“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor
have an anxious mind….
“your Father knows that you need these things.”
(Luke 12:24,29,30.NKJV)
Here then is the answer to my worry: Committing it into the hands of
One who is more than able to handle it. That morning I knelt by my bed
and asked God to take care of my future. It is only when the little eaglet
is pushed out of the security and comfort of its nest that it finds the
loving tenderness of its mother’s wings beneath it. Looking into my
open palms I remember His promise, “I have inscribed you on the palms
of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:16).
Whatever it may be I know that my future is safe in His hands.
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Thanks for sharing.