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A prayer to believe God will do what He has promised, by Victoria Rilano, read by Liam

Martin.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 111

I couldn't stop obsessing about it.

After months of planning for our church fall festival, we had run into a major issue,

a week before the event, the forecast called for severe thunderstorms.

As the official point person for the festival, I was immediately concerned.

Between the vendors secured, the entertainment we purchased for the kids, the church merchandise

that had been ordered and the money spent on advertising.

Knowing that festival was going to hurt more than just my feelings, panic ensued.

There were simply not enough time and resources to reschedule the event and not incur a major

loss.

It was in those seven days leading up to that event that I realized my inner tendencies

to worry and worry and worry.

I spent hours on weather apps comparing the times the rain would start or stop.

I couldn't sleep and wondered what if anything I could do to fix this situation.

Sadly, I didn't run to prayer.

In my mind, I figured God had more important things to handle than a fall festival.

I troubleshoot at every scenario and justified why God would allow us to happen, or maybe

a cancellation was His will, I figured.

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