Upon His Care - 5th Devotional

In teaching us to ask every day for what we need—both temporal and spiritual blessings—God has a purpose to accomplish for our good. He would have us realize our dependence upon His constant care, for He is seeking to draw us into communion with Himself. -­­­­ Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, pg. 113

            The day had come, and I couldn’t wait any longer. Nine years of waiting and waiting had come to an end. I couldn’t even express the joy I had. I was not alone; my family was as excited as I was. My cousins were jumping all over the place with euphoria, and my dad couldn’t stop sneaking a quick look at the clock every few seconds.

Ever since I was eight years old and had started with harp lessons, I only wanted one thing, and that was to have my own big pedal harp. I had prayed almost every day; my parents had prayed; everyone in my family had prayed for it. I just didn’t understand why God wouldn’t send me a real harp; I would play at church with my small harp and do special music. I was using my talents for Him with the tiny instrument I had, but still He wouldn’t send me something better so I could keep sharing His love in an improved way. Finally, my harp came! Even when I didn’t understand why it took so long to come, through all those years of delay I learned to trust God and have faith in His promises no matter what happened. I knew He wanted the best for me, and He was going to give it to me.

God wants me to ask Him every day for things that I need, or that I think I need. That’s how I learn to depend on Him and on His care. Sometimes He takes a very long time to answer, but, while I wait, He draws me closer to Himself, and we enjoy communion with each other. Don’t be afraid to ask Him for anything that you need; even when it may seem a long wait, as you wait you will experience the communion He wants to have with you.

~ Mildred Rhys