Do you rely on luck or prayer? I was rushing to the hospital to get to my pre-screening surgery appointment on time. I sat in the traffic pondering and reviewing my anxiety. Why worry I thought? Why the rush? Why the anxiety?
Scriptures says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God,” (Philippians 4:6). The more I contemplate Scripture, the more I relaxed. Why? My faith is based on the fact that Jesus is alive and he is always advocating for me (1 John 2:1).
I am a Christian partly because I know that more than 500 persons had seen Jesus after his resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:6). Even unbelieving historians wrote of his crucifixion and death. The Bible, archaeologically proven to be a sound document, says Jesus’ Holy Spirit mediates for me in my prayer (Romans 8:26).
All I need to do is to ask for anything in his name (that is, in the name of Jesus) and he will answer me (John 14:14). A sinner like me can always go to him sincerely in repentance seeking forgiveness and he will grant it to me (1 John 1:9). Through him, in the grace of God, I have the gift of salvation and eternal life (John 3:16).
So in the traffic I had hope. I relaxed. The outcomes to my pre-screening and surgery will not be based on luck, which is prosperity through chance according to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition. Whatever they may be, I have hope in Jesus Christ as he’s the healer (Psalms 103:3) and is in charge of all circumstances. He says, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth,” (Matthew 28:18).