Why Worry?

I have been in some weird "funk" for a few weeks. I just felt so down and stressed about finances, kids, and my health issues. It all seemed so overwhelming. It took a week of emotional/stress eating and a lot of tears to realize that if I had just prayed and asked for God to carry me through this time I would not have half of the feeling of unrest that I've felt. I honestly have no reason to believe He won't lift our family out of all of this mess that is going on right now. He has never failed us in the past so who am I to think He will now? In fact, He has always done the complete opposite. When we see no way out, He does. We just have to trust in Him.
 
Example:
 
- We have a lot of medical bills due to my surgeries and my husband's school loans to start paying back soon. But last week we found out that my husband is getting a $1.50 raise starting in June. What a blessing! There is no need to worry because God always provides.
 
God is a big God. And it is so cool to think of how He cares for us as individuals and we are each someone special in His eyes. He knows our needs before we even ask. We are so blessed.
 
I wrote this a few days ago while still in the "funk". It is one thing that made me realize I wasn't focusing on the One who calms the storms in our life.
 
Waves crashing all around me
Sinking, trying to catch my breath
The smell of fear solemnly shrouds me
I approach the threshold of certain death

Water’s growing darker below me
Gasping, reaching for a hand to hold
I cry out for someone to save me
My eyes are weary and body cold

The Storm is becoming stronger and stronger
Pulling, tossing me to and fro
I need someone to come and save me
And deliver me from the waters below

A gentle voice echoing through the pain
Calming, bringing my soul to peace
His hand reaches down and lifts me up
He carries me from the storm into release

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