P.U.S.H.

A friend who works as an administrator in a local school district was sharing with me about a situation that recently occured. Some unknown students had committed a serious offense that required his swift and immediate attention. During the course of the investigation things had kind of stalled when one of the Police Officers encouraged him to "PUSH." My friend did not know what to think at first. When my friend looked puzzled by the Officer's comment, the Officer explained by saying, "Pray Until Something Happens." My friend began to pray as he continued to investigate the matter and within a short period of time the situation was resolved. The students responsible were identified and the case closed. What a simple concept. I wonder how less complicated my life would be if daily I practiced P.U.S.H. The Bible tells us to "pray about everthing," but too often I have the mistaken notion that the issues or problems that I'm struggling with are too small for God to be bothered with. So I continue struggling with the issues until I've exhausted all options, and then I pray. Can you relate? How much wiser it would be to trust the LORD with everything. I am learning that the attitude of self-sufficency is sin. We have believed the Devils lie -- "That the LORD helps those who help themselves." Lord, help me to P.U.S.H. daily in my journey allowing You the freedom to freely work in my life.