Daily Devotion - Monday, January 25

Something for God to Do

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,
God’s mercies never come to an end.
They are new every morning, new every morning.
Great is God’s faithfulness, Great is God’s faithfulness.”
--a paraphrase of an early Hebraic song

This is something I learned from a patient several years ago. I try to share it each January; I think it can help us in the New Year! One day I was visiting with a patient who had received some bad news; I was listening to a story of personal faith unfold. The conviction of faith I was hearing was really remarkable; I let the patient know how empowering his words were for me. Then, after a moment of silence, he picked up a pencil and wrote these five letters on a piece of paper: SFGTD.

“Tell me more,” I said.

The patient proceeded to explain that within minutes of hearing his news he spent a few moments in prayer. In his prayer he gave his diagnosis to God. He told me, “I am not going to concern myself with this and let worry overtake me.” He confessed that he was having moments when he would catch himself going back, but each time he thought of SFGTD. “Whatever happens will happen, we will see what each day brings,” I heard.

“So,” I asked, “what is SFGTD?”

“Well, I prayed and asked in faith. From here on out it is ‘Something For God To Do.’”

Friends, I am a better person now that I know of SFGTD. I wanted you to know of it, too! I’m glad I had a chance to listen to one of God’s people.

A prayer: O God, I release my burdens to your steadfast love. Amen.

--Ben Keckler
01.25.10