https://odb.org/2024/08/22/gods-plate
Recently, I had some worries and anxieties over a piece of work, basically how to tie in and align our contract with the client as the prime contractor with our contracts with our subcontractors. I eventually figured it out, but I recalled after having committed the whole thing unto the Lord. Sometimes, I also start the day by praying for wisdom and discernment when dealing with people and work issues. Things will become smoother if we have the Holy Spirit guiding and showing us the way.
Thus, I think that putting our worries and anxieties on God’s plate is an excellent suggestion. Things may or may not work out as we envisaged, but when we know that the Lord is with us, we have more confidence that things will eventually turn out well. Even in situations where someone close may have betrayed us, like in the case of David with his close confidant, Ahithopel, who turned against him and sided with Absalom to usurp the throne and kill him. It was heartbreaking enough that his own son Absalom was going after his blood!
A lot of things are actually beyond our control, although sometimes they look like they are. By a split of a second, something could happen and change the course of our lives, some temporarily, some forever. Lives could be lost by a mistake on the road while driving, or we could meet with an accident while cycling or running or hiking. If we are suddenly diagnosed with cancer, there will be treatments that will turn our lives upside down, and we will never know whether we could survive. Worse is when a wrong choice of words was said, and the impact may be long-term and affect relationships.
In a world of uncertainties, the only thing certain is our Lord Jesus Christ and His love for us. His steadfast love endureth forever. His love is renewed every morning like dew. Cast all our worries and anxieties on God’s plate and trust Him that all will work out for good even as we love Him and are called according to His purposes.
Ronnie's Thoughts 