Challenge: Believe It!

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of HIs inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.  Eph 1:18-19a

So many thoughts swirled from my mind, through my pen, and into my journal this morning as I focused on these words.  There is much depth to the thought of the eyes of my heart being enlightened. 

But, one thought seemed more immediately applicable than the others.  It was this statement:

If I really believed these words, would it be possible for me to ever worry?

This is especially challenging to me right now.  We own a house in Mississippi.  For two years we have rented it to a family who has promised to buy the house.  Our ability to pay the mortgage has hung on their faithfulness to pay the rent.  Now, instead of buying the house, they are moving out.

If I really and truly believed the words of Eph 1:18-19 – and other passages throughout the Bible – I would not be able to worry about this house, the mortgage, or honoring the commitments we’ve made related to both. 

Will I take God at His Word today?  Will I believe Him?  Will I determine not to worry but to trust instead?  That is my challenge for today.  And tomorrow.  And as long as I live.