Over the past two weeks, drivers in the greater Nashville area have been victims of a fuel frenzy ignited by the ills of Ike. But, were we really the victims, or were we the perpetrators? The delay of gasoline arriving here in the wake of the hurricane touched off a panic that urged many motorists to spend up to two hours waiting in long lines to purchase a few gallons of precious petrol. Experts say that this buying binge was what actually accounted for the gas shortage. There would have been enough fuel to go around had we not peaked the pumps. 
Whatever the cause, whoever created this crisis, there is a lesson that can be learned here.
In the face of a problem, panic usually proves to worsen the circumstances. If we stop to survey the situation, often times clarity comes to our minds and we discover solid solutions. At other times, however, the dilemma may be too daunting for us to deal with on our own. Then it's time to draw from the resource that never runs dry—God. God may fill your "gas tank," so to speak, or He may choose to have you wait it out a few days. No matter which method He chooses, one thing is certain—He won't leave you empty. He won't ignore or abandon you.
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7,
NIV).
"In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I
lay my requests before you and wait in expectation" (Psalm 5:3,
NIV).
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in
prayer" (Matthew 21:22, NIV).
When a problem presents itself, why panic when you can pray.
Lynn Jacobs
Smyrna, Tennessee
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Syndicated column "Practical Spirituality:
Christian spirituality from a practical perspective"
Copyright © 2008, by Lynn Jacobs. All rights reserved.
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I need Him more today than ever.
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