When I ask myself the question, have you been reflective recently? The resounding answer is a definite yes! Meditative? Very!
The world comes with trials, disappointments, and frustrations. What I do to armour myself against those trials is what helps me to win the battle(s).
My battles are won through faith in God. Period.
I could oh so easily throw my hands up in the air and say the words, “I give up, this is too difficult.” But I am not turning back, I am sticking with the One that created me.
Jesus said: “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’…But seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” Matthew 6:31, 33-34
Amen! Over and out! When I find myself slipping into the notion of worrying about tomorrow, I quickly remind myself that it is up to Him to do the work. He has plans for me! I need only concentrate on this very moment, do what is best for my future today.
With love to all of you!
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I am a great worrier, and I can dream up all sorts of dire conditions for myself and my family .. and sometimes , after too much time fretting I will sit myself down to pray and then ask myself what needful thing can I do right now…in this time. And then put one foot in front of the other as I proceed to do just that. Good and thoughtful post for today, Mary. Thank-you.
What a wonderful reminder, Mary. I also notice I tend toward spinning my wheels and toiling and swimming against the current, sometimes, and have to make a conscious effort to just let life happen. It really is planned – we just gum it up when we won’t let it unfold the way it’s supposed to.
You have the loveliest spirit I know.
I’m a worry-er too. I find that I have to stop and remind myself of this too. And it is not easy.
I don’t worry, I leave it all up to God and trust in Him to get me through every trial and my Mom does the same but my Grandma Cottie (my Mom’s Mom) is a true worrier but we tell her she doesn’t need to worry though.
Amy
I believe God gave us these wonderful emotions and abilities. For short moments they are fine. If we never worried we would go stagnant, with no wisdom, no empathy, no cares (in an irresponsible way). I think we need to allow ourselves concern, but just in tiny little measures. It is difficult! But nothing is supposed to be easy. I cannot imagine life without faith. I am happy and content!
As a believer who is going through a great trial right now, I found your post very reassuring. God promised us that He knows the plans He has for us. Even when we are doubting and worrying and fearful, He knows what lies ahead of us and He has equipped us to handle any situation. What a wonderful promise. Thank you for sharing with us today. I’m glad I found your site.
Hello Steppingthru. See…there it is again. The word of God comes through to us in so many ways. I love it when it comes from a friend. We all need it from time to time. Glad you found it today!