This morning has been quite unusual. It’s a day I don’t have to go into the office, so my morning has been relaxed. However, my husband didn’t have to go into work this morning because of a doctor’s appointment, so that made it even more laid back.

I didn’t stray from my morning routine. Coffee. Devotions. Quiet time with God. Prayer. It’s at this moment when things went awry. I typically move to the computer and begin writing. But when I did this morning, there was nothing. Not a single thing I wanted to write about. A blank page stared at me for a long time.

I moved from the computer to the couch and did a little work. Still nothing came to mind to write about. My husband got up to get ready to leave for the day. Through that time, nothing popped into my head. I spent a little time with my daughter discussing her weekend plans. Again, where were the words? Where were the pieces of wisdom? They certainly were not in my head.

So now, it’s nearly three hours from the time I typically post a blog and as I sat down to a blank screen, I wondered what could I possibly write that would be worth someone taking the time to read.

So I pulled out my Bible and looked up the word nothing in the concordance. These are the Scriptures listed.

2 Samuel 24:24

I love this verse because it points out that we need to have skin in the game. We will only get out of our relationship with Jesus what we put into it. What does serving Jesus cost you?

Nehemiah 9:21

As Nehemiah recounted the Hebrew nations’ journey in the wilderness, he shared the message that they lacked nothing. God provided everything they needed. Another good reminder for me. While I feel like I have nothing to share, God has poured abundant blessings into my life. Now that’s something.

Psalm 73:25

One of my all-time favorite worship songs is taken from this verse (“Made Me Glad”). Yes, this world has nothing for me. I pray that you can say the same.

Jeremiah 32:17

This is it. This is what you need to know today. “Nothing is too hard for you [God].”

John 15:5

And again, “Apart from me [Jesus] you can do nothing.”

So believe it or not, nothing has really turned into something this morning. I’ve revisited some beautiful ideas from Scripture and feel well-prepared for my day ahead.

I pray that your nothingness today will also be turned into something because of Jesus. Now, I have something.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna