CUP OF COMFORT: Tying My Shoes

“Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.”

Proverbs 16:3

• Twenty-five years ago, when my daughter, Carrie, was a pre-schooler, she liked listening to recorded stories by Aunt Bertha. Carrie’s favorite story involved a conversation between Aunt Bertha and a little girl. “Jesus doesn’t answer my prayers,” said the girl. “I asked him to tie my shoes, and He didn’t do it.” “There are some things God expects us to do for ourselves,” Aunt Bertha responded. However, here’s the lesson Carrie learned: God won’t tie my shoes, so I guess I’ll have to find someone else to tie them! I, like my daughter, often want God to do something for me that He expects me to do for myself. I pray for wisdom in decision making, but then so often refuse to make a decision. I’m convinced God wants me to take initiative more than I do. As my husband says, “You can’t steer a parked car.” He will guide my footsteps, but shouldn’t I tie my shoes?

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