Worry

Do you ever worry?

I'm a worrier. (Is that even a word?)

Ugh. It totally annoys me.

Yesterday I was captured by worry. I felt it come over me like a wave.

I'm just going to state this right now-

Satan knows this is an easy way to get me off balance.

But I've been watching.

I've been waiting.

I've known he's been trying to sneak in ( and somehow, I still let him).

I easily worry about my children.

I want things to go just as they should.

I want them to do things in the normal (more like quick) timeline.

Camden does things a little slower than Bryce did

and Satan finds this to be a good way to attack.

He knew I was worn out and not feeling good yesterday and he took advantage of it...

After a few wasted hours of worrying I ask my hubby to pray with me.

...and then I ask God for peace.

You better bet I got it.

Thank you Jesus!

And ever since I've been reciting this verse:

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight"

Proverbs 3:5-6

Because these verses say everything I need to know right now.

I can't lean on my own understanding. My own understanding never makes sense when dealing with something that is trying to confuse me. And if I trust in the Lord, I'm not trusting in myself. Hello, huge benefit!

So, today I'm thankful. Thankful for a God who hears me and loves me through my faults.

And once again, I set out to turn my worries over to my King as soon as they pop into my head, instead of dwelling on them.