Worrying doesn’t Help
I had just accomplished something I had been working towards for quite a while. It felt awesome and I was excited and proud of myself, for all of five minutes. Then the inner voices started, “Okay, you’ve accomplished, “A” but what about, B, C etc. Then suddenly instead of celebrating my accomplishment I started worrying about the rest of the list.
I would love to say that this was unusual for me but, that would be just a little bit untrue. I worry, far more than I care to admit about things I have absolutely no control over. I trust God and can give countless examples of how He has worked in my life. I can testify of times when I have proven His timing to be absolutely spot on. But still I often have to remind myself to relax and trust that everything will work out in His perfect time.
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matt 6:34 (NIV)
A few years ago when I started my blog, Trusting Him with Today I chose the above verse. My blog’s name and the Bible verse serves as my gentle reminder for me when I get stuck in the circle of worrying. I have to remind myself that the same God who allowed “A” to happen is in control of the rest of the list.
So after I had given myself a little talking to, I took a deep breath, let go of the worry of the things I couldn’t control and began to celebrate and give God thanks for what I had achieved. I admit, I felt so much better because worrying… it brings you down and it doesn’t help at all.
Do you find yourself worrying about things that you can’t control? What do you do to get yourself back on track?
I lay my burdens, and worries, at the feet of Jesus. Then, I leave them there, do not pick them back up. I love you sweet friend.
Thank you for sharing real life with us! Other than praying I mentally choose to put my worries in a box- sealed with a bow and set at Jesus’ feet.
It’s easy to worry about things but it usually doesn’t change anything. I try not to worry about things I have no control over. Worrying to me is like doubting God. And He can handle things way better than I can! (Blessings)
Oh, I am in the same boat. I sometimes worry about the things that I can’t control. But when I start worrying, wringing my hands, I remind myself that God is with me all the way.