No Worries: Exchanging Fear and Anxiety for Peace
/“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”
Everybody is going through something. There are a myriad of stressors to chose from. I do not want to diminish any of them as we are all surrounded by angst and unrest from a variety of sources.
“Cast you cares on the Lord and he will sustain you: he will never let the righteous be shaken”
If I look at my challenges or societies malfunctions, it is easy to be dismayed. I know that God has a plan and he can do “Immeasurably more than I can ask or imagine.”
I shared with you about my index card Deck of Promises in my last post. In trying times, I write God’s Promises on cards to be on standby throughout my day to counter whatever it is I am going through. This week I organized it into sections because my Deck is ever expanding. Today, I find it appropriate to share from my “no worries” pile
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”
I like control. I do not expect anyone to say that they do not like control. I count productivity and risk mitigation as part of my strengths. I am learning to redefine what control looks like.
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing”
Stepping into my mom’s shoes to raise niece and nephew is a heart move. Heart moves often defy logic. This is no exception. There are so many variables outside of my control. I like to plan and take action, but I remain in day by day mode. At baseline, I plan for the future. Everyday I am praying the Lord’s prayer to “give me this day.” My plan is surrendering all to God.
“I can do all things through him who gives me strength”
Like your life, my life is far from being worry free. I have to consciously decide to give my questions, concerns, angst, and worry over to God. All of it. Big and small. I have to override my default is to start fixing and doing.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation- so why should I be afraid”
The maker of the heaven and earth wants a personal relationship with each of us. I find that profound and beautiful. God is love. We should lead with love in all circumstances. We have God’s promises to stand on.
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever”
The last post I wrote was nearly two years ago. I have been grieving, slaying giants, raising champions, and growing in faith.