Easier to say...

Have you ever noticed that some things are just easier to say? Or maybe I should state it differently, some things are easier to say than they are to do. For example, it’s relatively easy to say “I love you” but consistently producing the actions that show you love someone is far more difficult. This becomes even more difficult when we attempt to love our enemies as the Lord commands. Or how about saying, “I forgive you?” Have you ever said that but deep down found it impossible to actually do? Some things are easier to say then they are to do for sure.
Recently my wife and I found ourselves in such a situation. It was scary, uncomfortable, and challenging, to say the least. All that the entire situation required was trust in God, which should be relatively easy right? We had no other choice but to trust in Him. There was nothing anyone could do, it was all up to God. What I discovered was that it was easy to say but much harder to do. One of the verses I had recently memorized was Matthew 6:33-34.

Matthew 6:33-34 (NIV) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

I cannot count the number of times I said that verse out loud or prayed over it during my alone time with the Lord. While I found it easier to say then to actually do, honestly I was able to do it. Surprisingly, as I studied scripture and prayed to the Lord, I found myself at ease and doing what I was saying. This was one of the greatest spiritual victories I have ever experienced. It was amazing to find myself in a place were I was able to actually do more than just say it and take it to the next level and do it. Was it easy? Of course not! Was it hard? Absolutely, but it was worth all of the effort, time, and energy it took to get to that place.