He Provides

Two weeks ago, I hit an emotional low point that I think had been building for a while. It was after hearing something relatively small in the grand scheme of what I’ve been through, and I’m sure the person that told me had no idea it would affect me the way it did. Hopefully, they still have no idea it affected me the way it did…lol.

Let me tell you what God did. God sent cake—literal unexpected cake in my meal prep and from a family friend. God sent words of validation: I decided to congratulate someone of status in our organization with whom I’ve worked for an award they received—they in turn praised me for the work I’ve done in the organization. In preparing for a keynote address I’m about to give, a previous intern, now colleague spontaneously told me how “awesome” I am and thanked me for my work with the residents. I needed a break: I didn’t get a single call while I was on call.

And this week, I finally received the tangible recognition award I’d been given a few months back virtually for my work with the residents, and remembered that I was recognized in the Super Doctors Rising Star edition in the July issue of the Texas Monthly. I mentioned it in my Thankful Thursday post and—the outpouring of love and support I received was so unexpected…and honestly so needed. My resident texted me to congratulate me on being the keynote speaker at this upcoming event, and it reminded me…as nervous as I am about it, it truly is an honor that they trust me to represent them in this way.

“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

Luke 12:7 KJV

And honestly guys, there are other things I won’t even type here, for the sake of confidentiality, that have come together this week… God is always working.Sometimes we think of God as being aloof, and unconcerned with our tiny needs. But the Bible teaches us different. We are so important to Him that He knows the number of hairs on our head. It tells us if we seek first the kingdom of God, the ALL things will be added…not some. ALL. Everything else. Even cake sometimes.

“But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”

Luke 12:11-12 KJV

My 8 year old told me sometimes he wanted to call God “Daddy”, but he felt it was disrespectful. I told him I didn’t think it would be. I told him that God desires relationship, and that if He felt close enough to God to approach Him in that way, then that’s beautiful.
Because the past few weeks, God has shown that He cares for me, not like a father, but a daddy. He has paid attention to every detail—things some would seem unimportant, but made me feel important and know I’m loved and purposed.

Open your eyes, He’s working for you too, because you are His, and He loves us all so deeply.