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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