No Worries

"To worry is human. We worry about job security. We worry about unexpected expenses. We worry when our children ride their bikes around the block for the first time. Worry is a normal and natural part of life. But too much worry can distract and paralyze us--and can even lead to a sinful denial of God's presence and grace in our lives. Scripture teachers that we find rest from inappropriate worry when we admit we can't control the future and entrust ourselves--and our loved ones--to the God who does."

"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you."

[1 Peter 5:7]

So lately it seems that I have been blogging about worry, doubt and trust [in God]. It seems pretty repetitive BUT it is obviously something God is dealing with in my heart. So I figured I will continue to blog about what has been placed on my heart until it's time to move on to whatever's next.......

Ok, so back to this worry thing, I started using my brand new 2010 planner that my wonderful mother got for me. It's a planner but it is also filled with devotions. It has a different discussion topic at the beginning of each month, along with a scripture for each day. Guess what the topic for January is? WORRY! Guess what I have been reading about in Captivating? WORRY....DOUBT.....ya think God is trying to say something to me? I would have to say definitely so. The reassuring thing to me is that I am constantly being reminded to not worry, God's got it under control. The moments God is using to speak to me about my current, biggest fear, is pretty comforting. So as I am reminded daily that the will of my life is in the right hands, I will continue to share the words that God has placed in my heart. In hopes that maybe something, ANYTHING I put on this blog will maybe touch/impact your life just as it has done mine.

"When we camp our hearts in self-doubt, condemning thoughts, or even shame because those emotions have become familiar and uncomfortable, we are faithlessly indulging rather than allowing our deep ache to draw us to God" [Captivating]

"But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."

[Exodus 14:13-14]