In a Fox Hole

I wonder what it is like to be in a fox hole? If you have seen the movie "Saving Private Ryan" or the HBO series "Band of Brothers", we get a glimpse of what it must be like.

When you are in an exposed spot, bullets flying, bombs exploding, getting bomb-barded from every which-way, how would I react? Would I scream and run? Press myself close to the earth? Protect my brothers? Fire back?

Pray?

I am sure I would do that. And if I did, what would be the result? Would I live? I mean, what would I ask for? Protection? Quick death?

Peace?

A sense of calm in the midst of anti-calm...is that what I would ask for? I'm not sure.

This week, I have felt under attack. Pressures from jobs and responsibilities. Dealing with failures and expectations. Staring at deadlines and undone stacks'o'stuff. And that's before breakfast!

Normally, my response in these type situations is to hunker down. Press harder. Make lists. Organize. Shuffle. Stress.

Pray?

That usually lands farther down the list for me.

But this week I have been praying, and despite the bombardment of life, I have had peace. Mind you, I am not shirking my responsibilities. But I have found an amazing calm in showing God my To-do list. It is crazy how much lighter it feels!

I am finding Christ's statement true, that when I take what I think is so important and trade it for what Jesus deems important, I find his "rest is easy, and (his) burden is light."

What do you do when you are in that fox hole? Take a chance. Pray for peace. Bring your junk to Jesus. He's got some cool stuff to trade with you!! Wanna find out more? indianayouthguy@hotmail.com. Mention the blog and let me know you want to find out more about what Jesus wants to give you in exchange for your junk!

See ya.