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Fears

Today has been busy with packing. Lots and lots of packing. Tomorrow afternoon, Matt, Lucas and I will board a plane headed for Denver Colorado to spend the weekend with friends at a wedding. Neither Matt nor I have flown since our honeymoon, and while Lucas takes many trips flying in Daddy's arms, this will be his first time on a real plane. To be honest, I'm a little anxious about the whole thing. How is Lucas going to react? Did we pack enough? Did we pack too much? Will we make our connecting flight in Dallas? Is it still safe to fly?

With all of these questions whirling around in my head, I spent sometime with the Lord this morning and heard his gentle reminder of his constant presence. A little while ago, I read a great post by our worship leader, Lee McDerment, about fear. Very applicable with my current emotions.

Interestingly enough, tonight while Lucas and I were out running errands, we were almost hit by a delivery truck when the driver failed to look both ways before pulling out in front of us. Thanks to good breaks, a loud horn, and a protective Lord, we didn't collide. After calming down, I realized how irrational my fears of flying are. Everyday when I get into the car, I am taking a risk of being injured. But the truth is, I can't live my life in fear because what kind of life would that be? It certainly isn't the abundant life that Jesus promised to his followers.

All that to say, please pray for us as we travel this week. Pray that we have a great time!

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