From the desk

In Matthew 9:58, Jesus said, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”

I am beginning to empathize with Jesus on this one.

After weeks of fruitless searching online and driving through the outskirts of downtown Lynchburg, I am beginning to think that my future husband and I will, like Jesus, have no place to lay our heads.

However, not all has been lost. We have had plenty of bonding-time as we joyously navigated the lovely city we have come to call home. By joyous, of course, I mean dreadful.

Confession time. I have no sense of direction — and I hate getting lost. Two traits which fair far better apart than they do together, just ask my fiancé.

So as we navigated the streets and I quickly lost my grip on sanity, I realized something. Last week I wrote on not taking time for granted and living in the moment.

Well, as I navigated the streets searching for something that I am convinced can’t be found, I realized I was not taking my own advice.

I have been spending my time futilely worrying about tomorrow, when I know that tomorrow will take care of itself. I won’t be homeless. I will make it to my destination.

It is so easy to get caught up in the tides of life and forget about the reason for the waves. We waste so much time trying not to miss a moment that we miss it all.

In chapter 6 of Matthew, Jesus said, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

You may not be searching for a new home, but all of us have something that seems to be looming over us, demanding us to worry about tomorrow. Even though we know it is as futile as aimlessly roaming the streets in search of the perfect home, we still worry.

Elections, graduation, grades, family — all of these things present us with opportunities — opportunities to choose to let tomorrow worry about itself. All we can do is live everyday to the fullest and make the best decisions that we are equipped to make.

For Kevin and me, that decision is to find a Realtor.

We are all faced with the opportunities to make the right decision, but only you can allow yourself to worry and stress over the things that are beyond your immediate control.

In Philippians 4:6 Paul said, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

What will you decide?