Just Enough

This morning I was reading the account of God providing manna for the Israelites. They had very clear instructions, to gather just the amount they needed for the day, except for the 6th day, when they were to gather enough for two days. (for the Sabbath) At the end of each day they were not to keep any leftovers and if they did, it was smelly and filled with maggots in the morning. I was thinking of how much this must have stretched all those personalities that like to plan ahead, like to have control, or like to take extra precautions. In my walk with the Lord, I go through times when I'm really good at taking God at His Word, and I just follow instructions and let Him take care of everything. Then there's times (like right now) where I'm not so good at it. And everyday is tug-a-war match between me and God. It's hard to give up control, back-up plans, and self-reliance. What I'm learning though is that as much as I fight God for the throne of my life, it is His rightful place. As much as I try to plan out my future, God's purpose for my life is greater. As much as I want to be independent, there's nothing sweeter than being dependent on my Heavenly Father. Surrender is hard, letting go doesn't make sense, but it's completely worth it. I just collect the manna of today and God will worry about the rest.

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34)