There’s some advice rolling around in the world that tells us not to sweat the small stuff. As a matter of fact, there’s even a book called Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and it’s all small stuff.
It’s all small stuff! Really? You know what Beth Moore says about that?
I’d like to stuff a sweaty sock in the mouth of the person who first said that.
Love her tenacity and boldness. I would have to agree.
All stuff isn’t created equal.
My step-dad’s father is being transitioned into a nursing home as you read this. He can no longer walk on his own. Two weeks ago he left his home for the hospital, and today he’s facing the reality that he’ll never go back there.
I have a friend whose eating disorder is controlling her life right now and she sees no hope for tomorrow.
I have another friend whose family member attempted suicide last week.
It’s not all small stuff.
Moore says,
Worldly philosophy is forced to minimize difficulty because it has no real answers.
You and I know better than that. There is a lot of big stuff out there and there’s only one way to get through it: prayer.
We may not need to sweat the small stuff, but what about the ginormous boulders rolling toward us? You bet I’m going to sweat it. There’s a boulder rolling toward me!
But while I’m sweating I’m gonna pray!
It’s time to pray, friends. Time to “roll away the stone of prayerlessness” as Beth says. Time to pursue a deeper intimacy with the God who created you. It’s time to throw the ideals of this world aside and fix our eyes on the Prince of Peace. It’s the only way we’ll get through the big stuff.
What big stuff are you prayerfully overcoming right now? Share in the comments below…