Anxiety & Worry

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus......Philippians 4:6-7

Recently, I have began another aspect on my journey to a healthier me.  As many of you know, my spirituality is very important to me.  Lately, I have let myself drain of this.  Inside I have felt empty and somewhat uncaring. 

Anxiety and worry is something that often creeps it's ugly head and fills my head with what my counselor calls stinkin thinkin.  :-)  Living life through the what if's destroys your todays.

Lately, I have been regrouping and doing my daily devotionals.  Yes that is plural.  When on track, I do one for my marriage, one for myself, and one for general Christianity.  Right now I am doing The Love Dare Day by Day based on the movie Fireproof.  It's a Wonderful Imperfect Life, and Joy for the Journey. 

The Bible verse above was part of my daily reading today.  My counselor last week said to me that sometimes we have to sit back and watch the show instead of running the show.  That it's usually not our show to run.  This smacked me in the face.  I like to be in control.  But, she is right. 

Lately, we have been taking our daughter to counseling for various things.  Just like in many houses, there are many moments of tension between siblings and child vs parent.  We all push for our pecking order.  So, as a mom, I think I can handle it.  Sit back and watch me work my magic.  Well, my "magic" seems to not always work darn it. 

So this verse hit home for me.  Do not be anxious, pray and turn your control over to Him.  By doing so, he will protect us. 

So as I close today......Let Go and Let God.  Let's slow down our pace and enjoy the todays.  Let's face it, kids grow up, parents grow older, and days pass to quickly.  Take a bite out of today and don't let it go.

Take care and God Bless