Standing at the kitchen sink feeling anxious about my day ahead I thought to myself why do I always end up back in the same place? Nervous, insecure, intimidated …
I hate all those yucky feelings. No matter what I’ve overcome in life, these thoughts nag at me almost daily.
And then He spoke.
Not audible, just that deep knowing rushed through me.
Stop looking inward and start looking upward.
I sighed with relief. That’s it, that’s why I feel so tense and worried.
When I’m feeling emotionally off balance it is because my thoughts have become all about me … How am I going to do it all? What if I make a mistake? What if I’m not good enough?
Thinking about that day’s responsibilities I asked myself, “What is your purpose for doing all of these things? Is it for you or for God?”
Hmmm. That was a bit of a gut check.
So often we set out to do good for God and then somehow it gets twisted and tangled up and becomes about us.
That is never my intention …. for life to become all about me.
My true desire and I’m sure it’s yours too, is to live a life honoring and pleasing to God.
So that morning as I walked away from the kitchen I looked up to God with my hands over my heart and prayed, Lord today I choose to look towards you.
And amazingly after that short conversation with God my emotions were no longer frazzled. I was at complete peace. Centered, focused and ready for the day ahead.
So what’s got you feeling a little frazzled? Take a moment and look to God. What is he speaking to your heart?
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What has me frazzled is my 20 year old DS’ health -he’s been struggling for 6 months w/ stomach issues and now is facing surgery 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear this Leslie. I pray in the name of Jesus for complete healing. Lord we are asking for no surgery. You Father are the ultimate physician and healer. We stand together confidently trusting your plans. Amen.
Linda,I always find myself not waiting upon God,I am really trying to learn this and that’s how to WAIT! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR BOGS AS I LOOK SO FORWARD TO RECIEVING THEM!
Thank you Linda for reading my blogs. I love having you here 🙂 Patiently waiting for God can be so very hard, however it can become a sweet place of surrender when we seek him wholeheartedly.
Linda,
This really spoke to me today. I’m trying to ask God every morning what his plan is for me? Then I ask for the wisdom to recognize and act upon whatever he is telling me to do!!
That is awesome Sally! I know when I seek him first in the morning by day goes so much better. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
Thank you Sally E. That is the perfect thing to talk to God about every morning and let Him tell me my purpose for the day. I can forget my pass hurts, habit and hangups and move forward to God’s will. He always knows what’s best for me.
I’m struggling with a feeling I need to do more for God. I don’t know what it is I’m suppose to be doing. I love doing things in church as well as my community, but not sure I feel satisfied. I keep thinking about writing a book about my Mother, who died of alzheimers. My husband and I were her caregivers. I’ve thought about a children’s book about her relationship with my grandchildren. I’m not a writer and have no idea how to start or where to go. I feel very unsettled. I’m 61 years old, been retired a year. I feel like life is passing me by and not sure what God’s plan is for me. I feel like I’m a mess.
Debbie I love your heart’s desire to serve God with your life. I know it can be overwhelming as to where to start so then we get stuck in uncertainty. I want to encourage you to step out and start serving right where you are. Simply begin. It doesn’t matter if its the exact right thing, just start. It’s amazing how baby steps build momentum. God will direct your steps.
I am feeling overwhelmed by my constant health struggles. I do feel they are what has helped me as intimate with God over the nearly six years I have been saved by grace but I feel they get in the way of my everyday interactions with people when I have to be in constant need or explain the germ mask and not being able to shake the hand of someone new at church. People reach to terminally ill and I just want to glorify God and not have it always be about me. I try to express myself to my nearest and dearest but it seems to them I am feeling like a burden when I want to unburden that very notion!
Melissa I’m so sorry for your health struggles. I understand what its like to what to serve God and do things and yet not have the physical ability. First I pray for healing in the name of Jesus. Second I pray for opportunities to open up for you to serve God. Believing God for a miracle in your health. Thank you for sharing your heart here.
Thank you for this post. I have re-read it multiple times! I am struggling with looking sideways, worrying about my family problems, our jobs, finances. I am not focusing on God, I am not looking up to God. Thank you for your re-direction!!
Cate, I’m so glad my post was encouraging and gave you redirection. Keeping my eyes focused on God is a daily challenge but the more time I spend with him the easier it becomes. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the reminder to look to the One who says, “She who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shelter of the Almighty.” Amen!
I always find that when I try to handle things on my own, the outcome is not what I need. However, if I talk with God, He comforts me and reminds me that what I want may not be the best thing. But, His will for me is what is best and that brings me comfort. I no longer have to worry about “what if?”, because God gives me the peace I need. That is not to say that I never worry, because I do. Knowing that our God is always loving me and holding me brings such a joy and peace to my life.
Melissa thank you for sharing your beautiful faith with me. You are so right that God brings such joy & peace in our lives…especially when give up trying to handle things on our own. I saw a sign the other day that I absolutely loved. It read “I’ve got this! -God” 🙂