Yesterday I climbed out of bed trying to escape the worry that woke me before the alarm went off.
There’s not one specific thing I’m worried about … the worries come from nowhere and everywhere, like a gang of bullies hiding in my head and throwing rocks.
Making my way to the coffee pot, I heard a voice cut through the worry as clear as if Someone were standing right next to me…What if you didn’t worry today?
The idea was so liberating that I said it out loud:
What if I didn’t worry today…
What if?
What if I gave Worry the day off?
I grabbed the thought before it ran for cover.
What if I cradled my coffee in my hands and prayed through my prayer list thanking the God who created all things…because He’s got this. Everything on that list…He’s got it.
What if I walked early on the trail, before the sun heated up the landscape and allowed gratitude to fill up the hour~
What if I came home and showered and didn’t berate the reflection in the mirror for growing old…what if I whispered to her: ‘thank you, you’re doing a great job. I even kinda like you.’
What if for the rest of the whole day, I breathed deep and only let in the lovely thoughts?
Wonder what would happen?
I’ll let you know…
~Sending you love and prayers for a worry-free day my sweet friends~
Thank you for these thoughts. They were a gift;like chocolate for the heart.
Best,
elise
Elise, what a delightful way to put it…a gift like chocolate! hugs xo
Thank you. Again. I needed this heart post today. Xo
J…love love love u
“Have you realized,” Lloyd-Jones observed, “that most of your
unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are listening to
to yourself instead of talking to yourself?”
Read this during my quiet-time this morning. Timely, in the
scheme of things…would you agree? Well, can I get an AMEN!
LIKE your new web design! Emma does excellent work. Only
one suggestion, could you update with a spel chck?:)
HAPPY 4th!!!! Love you ~
Listening to yourself instead of talking to yourself..I love it. So true. love u
WOW!! Just saw the Website on my BIG ole Mac!! The iPhone does
not do justice!! G R E A T work Yellow Door Creative!! WOW….
8 of these ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! and only 20 words!
Daddy, thanks! Emma did a great job!
Good morning Robin and Happy 4th of July.
I love your post today.
Accepting who I am has given me a sense of freedom and peace.
I like your suggestion of giving worry the day off. God is handling all the things we tend to worry about, we just need to relinquish control.
Have a wonderful celebration today with your beautiful Family~
Love you,
Brenda
Brenda, you are one of the most peace-filled people I know. love u too
Beautiful words that spoke straight to my heart. Thank you.
Autumn, thank you Honey xo
Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. 🙂
Gina, amen sister!
Oh boy, I can so relate to this post! What a terrible habit we have gotten ourselves into; to worry for no apparent reason. Before I get out of bed I pray my prayer list and thankfulness for the beauty that surrounds me. I ask for peace throughout my day, that it be in my heart. Oh, yes… I can relate!
Sue, I love your ritual of thanking God before you even step out of bed…I’m going to start that too. xo
I needed to read this post this morning. Worry is my middle name! lol
Happy 4th of July!
Jeannette, hugs xo
I could use a big dose of worry free! I have a house full coming today and I pray that I can relax and just enjoy having them here!
Thank you for reminding me its a choice 🙂 Happy 4th of July to you and yours! Love, love, love…
Vicky, I hope your get-together went well today! Sending love to you and yours my sweet friend
What a beautiful way to treat the day…..and yourself. Thank you for the reminder!
Julie, have a beautiful rest of the week…xo
Just the right dose of common sense that I needed! Thank you, Robin! Worrying is one of my biggest downfalls. I just need to let go and let God. Happy Independence Day! Enjoy!!!
Eileen, you and me both Sweetie! love to you
Wow, thank you so much for sharing. This really spoke to my heart and peace of mind. I woke up worrying this morning, too. I have major health problems which have been ongoing since I was 38 – almost 14 years ago and in this heat I really struggle and then become frightened which doesn’t help anything. I hope you have a great day because you just made mine so much better. Blessings to you.
Gale, Praying for you as the temps go up, asking God to give your respite from your issues and peace in your innermost being. xo
Love your new look and your new house…this post spoke straight to me today 🙂
Jennifer, thank you. Sending you a big hug my friend.
got a refresher course on matt 6:25-34 this weekend as we were waiting for God to take my 92-yr old grandma home to be with Him. as i got upside down trying to think through all the “what-if’s”, He clearly told me to live in the day He had given and leave the rest to Him. it helped tremendously.
my grandma is now face to face with the One Who created her and loves her, and He provided work MONTHS ago for Bob that generated freq flier miles so that my flight home, which would’ve cost $1600, is FREE. it doesn’t pay to worry, but it pays to TRUST! love you!
You have had quite a monumental few days Jenn…praying for you my friend
It is true… worry is a first thing in the morning kind of thought! Maybe if before we touch the ground, we sit up and give the glory where it’s due! I need to do better with that as well. So, here’s to pausing in the morning, giving thanks, and then making the mad dash to the potty! 🙂
Vicky, I do love the idea that I give glory to God before I even get out of bed 🙂 xo
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Brenda…hugs and smooches
Late seeing this but glad I didn’t miss it. I need to REMEMBER this!!! Thanks so much. Love to you.
Pinky…sending love and prayers friend xo
I love your what if’s. I can totally relate with them. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
How simple and how very wise! I’m gonna try it today!
Great Post! Just catching up on things. Love your new design…love your dad’s quote too. We must be intentional to what we say to ourselves! Blessings and days off!