Worry Wart

"Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything..." Those words come from Philippians 4:6. I must digress for a moment...this is too great not to share! Just as I was typing those words (I mean, the exact moment!), the radio station I listen to started their devotional thought for the day. It was the exact same verse! I love it when God shouts at me!

Back to my point. Last night I got to bed late. Like after 1am late. This time I had a reason. I was waiting up for Marissa to get home from a babysitting job. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I started worrying. It was almost like a panic attack type of worry. I started thinking about the kids having to go to the public school in the district we live in. You know, worse case scenario type stuff. My mind was playing this horrible movie for me, and I was starting to freak out. I was soooo tired too. I just wanted my brain to shut off so I could rest! I sent up a few arrow prayers, and fell asleep. I did sleep well, until a little birdy named 'twitter' woke me up! Two hours before my cell alarm was to go off. Swell. Sadly, my first thoughts were worry about the house selling.Seriously?!? It was like sleeping hit the pause button on my worrying.

I couldn't relax enough to get back to sleep. I decided to give it up and get up. It was time to do battle! I grabbed my Bible and started the coffee pot. So, what does God have to say to me about worry today? Here it is:

Philippians 4:6-8(Amplified Bible)

⁶Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (^[a]definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

⁷And God's peace [shall be yours, that ^[b]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall ^[c]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].

 So now the question is, will I choose to fix my mind on these things He's promised me (peace that doesn't make sense in the circumstances), or let the worry overtake my thinking again?  What will you choose?

Comments

[Cassie]

Hey Lisa, great reminder. It's so easy to get wrapped up in worry. When I get overwhelmed by worry, I often have to do just what you did - start my day thinking on God's Word by spending time with him FIRST THING so that the rest of my day can get off to a good start. And then I just realize, God loves me so much and he has all of my days in his hand, so as long as I just focus on loving him, he'll take care of the rest. He's a good dad like that. :-)

[Shellie (baylormum)]

I worried so much when Amanda switched to public school in 6th grade. I would ask her every week if she wanted to go back to the school she went to for 7 years. Every time the answer was "no, I like where I am". I liked the security at a private school. But, you know, no matter where you are, God is there. There are so many "what ifs" in life! But, they take so much energy that you have to give it up when the pain of carrying them around finally gets you to your knees. I have learned so much in 2 years of being clean. How to live life again. With God, who was there in my addiction & again with my recovery. "What if" I hadn't remembered to sign onto the computer last fall. I would never have "met" so many wonderful people. The girls will be fine. I've been there. We have to relinquish a little, to gain a lot. :)
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[Lisa]

Shellie, that is an awesome statement! "We have to relinquish a little, to gain a lot." Thanks for that!

[Paisley]

Praying for you!

[chrissy]

Lisa, I know exactly where you are! I did have to put my children in the school system we were living in! We all made it, everyone is doing well and God HAS US! He has always HAD US! It happens and it isn't so bad, it is, as usual, awesome to watch God work His wonders! You do have alot on your plate! Rest in Gods understanding and not your own, in His understanding it all works out (He makes sense to the not making sense)! I know you know al lthis, but you really will be ok, no matter the outcome of everything else going on! I really do love you and cherish our friendship and will continue to pray and believe with you, for Gods best outcome in your life right now and later down the road! I love you!

Now find GREAT REST!!!