God loves to give gifts to His children, the Bible says so (Matthew 7:11; Luke 11:13). He is also able do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
Well, I have a pretty big imagination.
But, do you know what I usually end up asking God for?
Not His gifts. I ask Him for a gift card.
“God, this is what I want–and I know that You’re super busy, so if You don’t mind–I’ll just go pick it out, myself, okay?”
Silly, silly girl. It’s not only rude–it’s stupid! Ephesians says, He can do immeasurably MORE than all we ask or imagine. Who doesn’t want more?
I’ve got a big writing conference coming up this week and I’m going through the usual process of tying myself up into knots with to-do lists and anxious thoughts. Every time I go to one of these events, I have a series of goals and dreams floating around in my head. I imagine that they are completely dependant on me. I can screw it up by making mistakes, or I can make great things happen by doing everything perfectly. And yet, each time God has surprised me with gifts and opportunities that I didn’t deserve or imagine.
How little I would have received if God had just handed me a gift card.
Today I’m challenging myself–and you too, if you choose to join me–to allow God to BE God. I am going to wait for Him to pick out my gift. He’s so much better at dreaming than I am.