tomorrow is a mystery,
today is a gift of God,
which is why we call it the "present".
Stress.....it seems to effect us all. We don't start our day out with the intent to focus on the wrong things. Yet, we seem to fall into that trap over and over.
Often times, its daily. Especially for women.
What happens? We wake up weightless. Carefree and full of positive outlooks. Ready to take on the day! Then, WHAM - O.
One thing after another seems to pile up. An unexpected bill in the mail, an irritating encounter with a coworker, a project that went south, and you still haven't been able to even touch your "to-do" list for the day.
The overwhelming, weighted down feeling, and worry and anxiety start to creep in. Those thoughts of "what if", "it might be", and other worthless ideas creep in. Yes, worthless. If we dont know the outcome, we shouldnt waste time guessing about "how it MIGHT turn out". Right?
God has given us some GREAT advice.
Matthew 6:27 "And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?"
Mathew 6:34 "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."
Psalm 55:22 "Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall."
Father,
I choose to not worry about the things today may hold. I choose instead to give them to you. Please guide my steps today, go before me and make any crooked places smooth, and work all things together for my good. I trust you.
Thank you ahead of time.
In Jesus Name,
Amen