For whatever reason, I'm having a "worry day". I suppose Satan has clocked in already. It just kind of crept in today and I've really been fighting hard to reign in my wondering thoughts of worry.
A few weeks ago, I bought spiral-bound index cards with the intentions of writing my favorite verses down for days just like these. It has sat empty, until this morning I began to fill it with some of my favorite verses. I wanted to share a few from today that really spoke peace to me.
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassion's never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait on Him.' The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord." Lamentations 3:22-26
"We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You." Psalm 33:20-22
"Don't be afraid, just believe." Luke 8:50
Father, I feel anxious today...like the circumstances are getting bigger and pushing in on all sides. I absolutely hate feeling like this. Calm my thoughts and help me to focus on You, Father. Only You can take this worry and 'what if's' away. I freely give them to you this morning. You are my portion and my cup -- help me to wait better. Father, help me to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit today, everywhere I go. Lord, thank You that Your compassion's never fail and Your mercies are new each morning! Great is Your faithfulness! Help me believe; stretch my faith. My hope is in You.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Worry Day
Posted by sjefferson at 7:59 AM
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O.K. we should start a club for worriers. I could be the president. I have struggled myself with worry and it stinks!! I am learning to surrender that to the Lord and he is truly helping me. I am going to say that surrender is the first step. Literally laying it all in front of God and asking him to give you peace. Asking God to help you accept his will. How very hard!! I'll be praying for you. We should talk soon. Maybe go to lunch.
My sweet friend...you have always known what to say when I was going through "worry" myself. I am praying that God will give you peace!! I wish there were words to say, but know how much I love you and am praying for both you and Curtis! You are such a blessing:) By the way...I LOVE the old pics you posted. I remember that cute little girl, funny how long we've known each other, huh?!
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