I spent a lot of time thinking about the "what ifs" in life. Mind you, they usually are not practical and quite irrational.
As for India I've spiraled a little out of control in my "what ifs." Three weeks ago I layed awake for hours reviewing my packing list in my head. Laying emphasis on toothbrush. What if I forgot my toothbrush? What if a toothbrush there is 600 ruppees and I'm too much of a penny (ruppee) pincher to want to purchase one? Or what if I'm too embarrassed that I forgot it that I spend a month not brushing my teeth but I finally cave in and get one? Now for the most extreme of my irrationality... What if Indian's mouths are different so they use different toothbrushes that make my mouth hurt and there are no more "American mouth" toothbrushes left in the whole, entire country?! Yes, it crossed my mind.
What if I gave my fears (because now I label forgetting my toothbrush a fear) to God?
John 4:18 - There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Psalm 27:1- The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
I'm learning to give my fears to God. Today: packing list, specifically toothbrush.
Hannah Joy.
You are the cutest. I doubt you forgot your toothbrush. annnd I'm going to write an email now 'cause that's what this would turn into if I continued...
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