My husband and I took a much needed weekend getaway, and it was as perfect as it could have been. We relaxed, saw an amazing show and just enjoyed each other's company. But once we got home, reality was there waiting for us. Laundry, dishes, work, stress the whole nine yards.
And that leads me to the title of this post. Do not be anxious about anything. Because it seems like I've been anxiety ridden lately. Thankfully, God reminded me today, just how strong He really is. He knew exactly what I needed, and he used my daddy to deliver his message. Sometimes people don't know how much a simple text can mean. But my dad knew that today I needed some scripture and God showed him exactly what He wanted me to see. I'm certain that had I not been given those precious words, today would have fallen apart and I'd be a sobbing puddle of a woman right now. But I'm not. Because of Him.
"God is never out to break us or shatter us. He knows our frame and will not overload us in times of stress. Rather, He seeks to use our stressful times as cleverly disguised opportunities for us to gain His perspective, lean on His strength, and develop steadfastness with which we can run life's course."
That is a small bit of what my dad sent me today, at the point where I was pretty sure I was going to have a break down and make a fool of myself by bawling my eyes out. But that paragraph shouted to my heart and changed my entire attitude towards the not so wonderful situation I'd found myself in. It also gave me the strength to stop skulking around and pouting. It gave me the strength and courage to face the problem head on and find a solution!
In the end God showed me once again that He is in control and that He always has my best interest at heart. Its so easy to forget that, I'm glad we have such a patient and loving God that He doesn't mind reminding me over and over and over.
Isaiah 30:15
Matthew 5:11-12
Matthew 6:25-34
Luke 12:22-34
Acts 5:40-41
And that leads me to the title of this post. Do not be anxious about anything. Because it seems like I've been anxiety ridden lately. Thankfully, God reminded me today, just how strong He really is. He knew exactly what I needed, and he used my daddy to deliver his message. Sometimes people don't know how much a simple text can mean. But my dad knew that today I needed some scripture and God showed him exactly what He wanted me to see. I'm certain that had I not been given those precious words, today would have fallen apart and I'd be a sobbing puddle of a woman right now. But I'm not. Because of Him.
"God is never out to break us or shatter us. He knows our frame and will not overload us in times of stress. Rather, He seeks to use our stressful times as cleverly disguised opportunities for us to gain His perspective, lean on His strength, and develop steadfastness with which we can run life's course."
That is a small bit of what my dad sent me today, at the point where I was pretty sure I was going to have a break down and make a fool of myself by bawling my eyes out. But that paragraph shouted to my heart and changed my entire attitude towards the not so wonderful situation I'd found myself in. It also gave me the strength to stop skulking around and pouting. It gave me the strength and courage to face the problem head on and find a solution!
In the end God showed me once again that He is in control and that He always has my best interest at heart. Its so easy to forget that, I'm glad we have such a patient and loving God that He doesn't mind reminding me over and over and over.
Isaiah 30:15
Matthew 5:11-12
Matthew 6:25-34
Luke 12:22-34
Acts 5:40-41