Action Plan

Today we went to the doctor for my daughter's asthma. It was the 2nd visit in two weeks. I was frustrated. But, this visit was different. Today the doctor gave us an "action plan". It involves using a breathing meter to see where she is on a measured scale, two inhalers, allergy medicine and an asthma journal. We're on it. Having an action plan helps me feel like we're making headway on this sometimes overwhelming and confusing journey. Life can can be an overwhelming and confusing journey as well. At times, it leaves me feeling as if I can't breathe. That's why I need my own action plan, a spiritual action plan. Everyday, I need to pray and ask God to assess my heart, showing me clearly where I am on His measured scale. Then I need a heavy dose of His Word, breathing deeply and letting it fill my spiritual lungs completely. I need to guard against those caustic things in life that cause reactions in my heart and mind. And, I need to keep a record of all God is doing in my life. I need to daily record prayers, praises, questions and answers found in His Word. Then and only then, after I've followed the plan, I can breathe freely, deeply, fully, enjoying life at full speed. My daughter's plan will cost us at the pharmacy counter. My Father's plan cost Him at the cross. I'll gladly pay the price for hers. I'm so very thankful that Jesus paid the price for mine.

"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;" Eph. 1:7