Thursday, June 7, 2012
"I am all around you, like a cocoon of Light. My Presence with you is a promise, independent of your awareness of Me. Many things can block this awareness, but the major culprit is worry. My children tend to accept worry as an inescapable fact of life. However, worry is a form of unbelief.
Who is in charge of your life? If it is you, then you have good reason to worry. But, if it I, then worry is both unnecessary and counterproductive. When you start to feel anxious about something, relinquish the situation to Me. Back off a bit, redirecting your focus to Me. I will either take care of the problem Myself to show you how to handle it. In this world you will have problems, but you need not lose sight of Me." Jesus Calling- June 7
I slept terrible Tuesday night. I tossed and turned all night. Jeremy let me sleep in yesterday morning, but when I woke up I was in a terrible mood. I wasn't crabby or anything, I was in a state of constant worry and anxiety. In fact, I think I felt kind of depressed. On Sunday we were supposed to have a family come look at the house for a 2nd time. They said they had to reschedule, but we have not heard back. I was anxious about the house selling, when we were actually going to move, me finding a job, and the list goes on. It only got worse after I had my phone interview. The interview went great and I think they are wanting to meet with me when I am up that way in a few weeks, but it just did not feel like it would be a job that I would love and maybe not even like. I do not want a job just to have a job! I have done that before and I was miserable. I do not do Pinterest, but I saw a friend post this recipe of a skillet chocolate chip cookie, and I thought it might put me in a better mood. The kids loved it, but I was not crazy about it and that was probably a good thing!
I continued my pity party through the evening, but I took some medicine that would knock me out. I slept pretty good last night but I still woke up feeling so anxious. I made my coffee and sat down to do my devotion and what I posted above is what my devotion was on this morning. Can you say "Ouch"? No, I was not magically healed from my worry, but it did make me realize that I need to trust no matter how I am feeling about my situation. It is so hard for me to not plan and try to make every thing fit into what I think God is wanting. I hope the words from the devotion this morning can be an encouragement to some who might be in the same boat as me today.
Samuel loves sitting up on the counter while I make supper. I forgot to mention that yesterday I took a nap with Sam and as I held him I was once again reminded of God's perfect plans and timing for my life. Maybe I just need to carry Sam around for a few days:)
Chloe having a moment of sweetness after she got in trouble for making marks all over their little white rocking chair with a stamp. (Thankfully, washed off!)
Emma does not like her picture taken as much as the others, but I did happen to get her to sit still to take her picture yesterday. I asked her to please let me take her picture and she said, "Okay, okay, whatever, kapeesh." I am not sure where she has heard the word "kapeesh", but I guess she thought it fit for what she was trying to say to me.
Who is in charge of your life? If it is you, then you have good reason to worry. But, if it I, then worry is both unnecessary and counterproductive. When you start to feel anxious about something, relinquish the situation to Me. Back off a bit, redirecting your focus to Me. I will either take care of the problem Myself to show you how to handle it. In this world you will have problems, but you need not lose sight of Me." Jesus Calling- June 7
I slept terrible Tuesday night. I tossed and turned all night. Jeremy let me sleep in yesterday morning, but when I woke up I was in a terrible mood. I wasn't crabby or anything, I was in a state of constant worry and anxiety. In fact, I think I felt kind of depressed. On Sunday we were supposed to have a family come look at the house for a 2nd time. They said they had to reschedule, but we have not heard back. I was anxious about the house selling, when we were actually going to move, me finding a job, and the list goes on. It only got worse after I had my phone interview. The interview went great and I think they are wanting to meet with me when I am up that way in a few weeks, but it just did not feel like it would be a job that I would love and maybe not even like. I do not want a job just to have a job! I have done that before and I was miserable. I do not do Pinterest, but I saw a friend post this recipe of a skillet chocolate chip cookie, and I thought it might put me in a better mood. The kids loved it, but I was not crazy about it and that was probably a good thing!
I continued my pity party through the evening, but I took some medicine that would knock me out. I slept pretty good last night but I still woke up feeling so anxious. I made my coffee and sat down to do my devotion and what I posted above is what my devotion was on this morning. Can you say "Ouch"? No, I was not magically healed from my worry, but it did make me realize that I need to trust no matter how I am feeling about my situation. It is so hard for me to not plan and try to make every thing fit into what I think God is wanting. I hope the words from the devotion this morning can be an encouragement to some who might be in the same boat as me today.
Samuel loves sitting up on the counter while I make supper. I forgot to mention that yesterday I took a nap with Sam and as I held him I was once again reminded of God's perfect plans and timing for my life. Maybe I just need to carry Sam around for a few days:)
Chloe having a moment of sweetness after she got in trouble for making marks all over their little white rocking chair with a stamp. (Thankfully, washed off!)
Emma does not like her picture taken as much as the others, but I did happen to get her to sit still to take her picture yesterday. I asked her to please let me take her picture and she said, "Okay, okay, whatever, kapeesh." I am not sure where she has heard the word "kapeesh", but I guess she thought it fit for what she was trying to say to me.
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