Tuesdays are normally quiet days around our household.
They’re the days of nothing special.
Nothing is usually planned.
We *just* do school, play, clean, cook…nothing out of the ordinary.
But this Tuesday was different.
The plans for this Tuesday had me terrified for the last month.
This Tuesday, EA, MC, and Will had appointment with the dentist.
EA and MC haven’t been to the dentist since they were two years old.
Will hasn’t been to the dentist ever!
For all practical purposes, we didn’t have dental care in Germany and unfortunately, it took me this long to get on top of things and schedule an appointment for all three of them since moving back to the states.
Today was to be the day.
When I called to make their appointments with the pediatric dentist, the receptionist explained that they would go back for exams and cleanings by themselves.
Yikes!
I was especially worried about Will.
Especially since every time I mentioned it over the last few weeks, he was adamant that he was NOT going to the dentist.
Instead of worrying over the numerous ways that today could have been a disaster {as I am often apt to do}, I spent some time this morning praying about the upcoming appointments and asked friends to pray as well.
And this Tuesday was not terrifying at all!
My girls and their brother went back without a single problem. I waited as their teeth were cleaned and then met with the dentist.
Without a single problem.
Sometimes I feel silly praying about such simplicities as dental appointments.
Why do I do that?
Those are the exact things that need my prayer.
He asks that we come to Him in all things.
I have an opportunity in those simple prayers to display trust in my God to meet all of our needs.
He asks that…
in everything
by prayer
and petition
with thanksgiving…
we present our requests to God.
I am filled with thanksgiving that today I did just that.
Today wasn’t a terrifying Tuesday at all.
It was a trusting, thank-filled Tuesday.
homegrown Strawberries says
I am going to the dentist tomorrow… I am terrified. I KNOW I have cavities and I am hoping its only two and they are not mean about it. 🙁
Monica says
I’ll be praying for you! They’re never as mean about it as I imagine them to be in my mind.
Joy says
I really needed this post today. I mean REALLY needed it. Thanks so much.
Thanks for joining in the Hip Homeschool Hop!
Dorie says
I, too, share the fear of dental visits, and pray for peace before going. Thank you Lord that we can take everything to you in prayer!
(Found your blog through iFellowship.)
heather says
I repeat that vers to myself all the time! I am stopping by from Seeds of Faith. I am now a follower. I also have a Fellowship hop today. I’d love for you to link up this great post! http://livingonloveandcents.blogspot.com/2011/01/women-in-word-fellowship-on-wednesday.html Have a great day! ~Heather
gina says
Well, our Tuesday was trying, but pretty successful… after two visits , completely rewiring (from lines to house) our cable and a new modem – we finally have our internet connections back. now to figure out what’s going on with our Wi-Fi – it appears to be hijacked -we can’t access it…hmmm.
ps. I am here via the Hip Homeschool Hop (which I dislike saying – it’s like self promoting – but I guess I should)
Melanie says
Love this! Sometimes I ask myself the same thing, but you are exactly right! Isn’t that wonderful?! He cares about the smallest details, but holds the stars… fascinating to me.
Blessings!
Melanie
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