Thursday - September 5 - Worry

Life is so much easier when you just buckle down and do it. Anticipation often feels harder than the actual event; the knots in your stomach never completely subsiding until you are on the other side of the journey.Yet, there are those times such as a death of a loved one or watching someone you love suffer, that are just as painful to get through as the anticipation, sometimes harder. The truth, however: even though hard, life does finally settle down once it is all behind you. It may take on a new "normal", but it will settle. And with God by your side, it will settle in peace. So, with the next task looming before you, step up and get it done. God has already made the journey and He is standing their to hold you through it all. He knows it will be hard. He knows you are scared. He knows that with His help you can handle it. And, He knows it all turns out ok.



And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. - Revelation 21:4

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - Worry

Worry is a powerful tool for our adversary. One anxiety can become all consuming, limiting productivty, and stagnating the mind. It spurs our imagination and can lead us to blaming, gossip and slander. Worry separates us from God. We may cry out to Him, but our mind is never in the moment, even in prayer. We must take our fears and anxiety to the altar and we must leave them with Our Lord, trusting that He is in control and that all is unfolding as it should. Pray for strength, understanding, and patience. Sit still, absorb God's peace and hear His voice. Let all anxiety fall and allow the Spirit to penetrate your soul and replace your being with love.

"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" - Matthew 6:33