God Is My Plumber

Ok…so I have issues. For some unknown reason I have mini (sometimes not so mini) freak-out moments when we have plumbing problems at the house. Electrical…no problem. Structural, paint, appliances…all no problem. Plumbing—just not sure what that’s all about, but I really wig out when plumbing problems arise. That said, you can imagine how my prayers escalate during those times.

Now that I’m not in the heat of the moment, I can observe a little more objectively the whole scenario. I have to ask myself, “Is it even right to pray for the healing of my house pipes, for gosh sakes?” What kind of corny, selfish prayers are those? Well, I guess God cares about the little things. Jesus stated in the accounts of both Matthew and Luke that God the Father cares about even the sparrow, but even more so His children.

So how does my plumbing really enter into this discussion? It’s all a matter of relevancy, and I suppose there really isn’t anything too small to be praying about. Of course, nobody should be using God as a magic genie expecting Him to grant your every wish. Praying to God is a privilege that should never be underestimated. Not only can we approach Him with anything (yes, even plumbing pipes if you’re so inclined), He sincerely cares about our concerns. It’s pretty tough to find anyone in this crazy life you can approach at any time, on any subject matter, and have a personal conversation.

So what is my point? I think I just wanted to get this neurosis off my chest and admit my faith certainly has some holes in it. Next time the bathtub backs up, or water begins to flow from upstairs to downstairs in a manner never intended…yeah, I’ll be praying once again.

Thank you God that You really do care about the little things.

Greg Morton
© July 2010

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