Hidden Time Bombs

Went to see my urologist at Wake Forest this week to check on my kidney stones. Nope, picture at the left isn't mine but mine looks eerily similar.

We have a game plan and we're keeping an eye on these boogers. After my miracle medical journey the last six months these are small potatoes, even if three of them are too big to pass on your own. Hopefully, they will be gone by early next year without any initiative on their own if you know what I mean. It's funny, you know they are there and most of the time you live as though there's nothing wrong, but every now and then you think to yourself, "What if one of these bad boys decides to move?" It's like having a ticking bomb in your kidney. Fortunately, we have a plan with my doctor so I'm not living in fear. But should one of them start moving we know exactly what to do. What about you?

We all have ticking bombs. For some it's their marriage, or work, a relationship with a parent, or child. For others it's work related, an addiction, or a childhood issue that is just waiting to explode. Self-awareness of these issues is critical. Do you have a game plan for yours? Denial is not an option. I don't obsess over my stones, but I am keenly aware of their potential for harm. Most of our time bombs can push deep seeded emotions if they explode. How will you respond to yours?

Suggestions for a game plan? Prayer. Let God shape your response. Share with others. Talk to tenured Christ-followers you admire. Seek their prayer support, advice and accountability. As you read God's Word what does Scripture say about your situation? What have the giants of faith done when faced with similar circumstances? Be honest about it. Honest with God, your family, spouse, small group, etc. Live in Christ, not out of fear. Don't be held captive. Live with the hope of God shaping your situation and response to the future. The Boy Scouts were right: Be Prepared!