This picture says it all. I'll never forget taking it when Lincoln and I were on our honeymoon in July 2001. We were in Hawaii on Kaanapali Beach outside the Sheraton Resort on Maui. Do you notice a man jumping off the famous Black Rock? Yes, that was my new husband of less than a week. If I only knew then what I know today. :) When he told me he was going to jump off (to impress me), I remember telling him he should think about it first, because I was worried he would get hurt. You'll have to ask him if his shoulder has ever been the same since the jump.
My natural tendency has always been to worry. I worry about what might happen and what might not happen. Until I started reading the Bible I never knew it was a sin. I simply thought it was a personality trait. These days it seems there is always something to worry about if I choose to.
This morning in Bible study I was reminded that I am not responsible for "how" _____ turns out (and worrying won't change it anyway). I am only responsible for "what" God asks me to do (by being obedient) in the meantime. I could spend my time worrying about what might happen tomorrow, but then I would miss out on the Joy He has for me today! And it will be a lot easier if I take one day at a time!
Much love, from this wife, mother, aunt, daughter, sister and friend who would feel a load taken off if she gets this one!
Angie xoxo
10 comments:
How true this is...and yet how quickly I forget! Thanks for the reminder and the beautiful picture.
love,
karen
Yep this one does seem to keep popping back up, doesn't it???? Thanks for the inspiration!
Suzanne
Each circumstances that is out of our control gives us an oppurtunity to choose worry (fear) or faith. I want to choose faith, but can not say that always in the past that I have. Thanks for choosing this verse. It has spoke to my heart this day!
You wouldn't be studying Esther would you?
Thanks for the reminder about being obedient and being responsible only for what God asks us to do. Not everything else.
This post hit home with me, as you well know:)
Hi Mt Sistah!!!
You husband is brave, I lived here in Hawaii and i still won't jump off another rocjk just like here on the island of Oahu lol. Thank you for this scripture and reminder. I needed it today, I have to do a workshop with 30 women and I'm leaving it in God's Hands.
Luv Ya Lorie
Beautiful words from Christ Himself. True comfort to a mom, a daughter, an aunt, a sister, a friend. I love your post and picture-as women, particularly, we all need this one down pat. Love, Annette
You are on the way to gettin' it my friend! I don't want to miss out on the joy He has for me today by worrying either.
We find liberty when we trust in Him and no longer worry.
Love, Annette H
Oh girlfriend, I bet I beat you in this department. I am a BIG time worrier. My husband teases me and says if I have nothing to worry about, then I worry that I've missed something I should worry about. LOL It's terrible. I am getting better about it though. I can tell a big difference, especially since I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. That was a wake up call. Worry is a big waste of time. God is in control!
Hugs!
Kat
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