For a while, I've been struggling with anxiety and didn't even realize it until I started this journey in finding myself and my relationship with God. I started learning to pay attention to how I thought throughout the day and would catch myself overthinking or overanalyzing, causing me to be overwhelmed, hard on myself and needing to find some sense of control over things. So I either began to exert that anxiety towards my kids---especially when they were out of control or I usually would
keep it bottled up which is soooo unhealthy. Anxiety is real guys!! I would LITERALLY find myself worrying about things all day...planning ahead "Ok how am I going to do this? or how is this going to go? What are the kids and my husband going to eat today? What about homework? I mean just a full blown thinking machine. Sometimes I would have to catch myself and other times I wouldn't even notice until I take a deep breath and realize this was my body's way of getting rid of all that energy I had going on up there. I needed to STOP and BREATHE. Where was God in all of that?? Blocked out. Minimized. Burried. Forgotten. There was no room for His promises. No room for Him to dwell. We need to create that! It needs to be INTENTIONAL. We can't expect God to change our lives if we are not actively doing something. God's Word was created as a blueprint in navigating life and knowing God's plan for our lives. When we've become so used to thinking a certain way it becomes hard to think another way but the bible says to RENEW YOUR MIND THAT YOU MAY BE TRANSFORMED...so there has to be a daily reminder of God's promises...of God's Word related to our circumstances. I thank God for Philippians 4:6-7 that tells me "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything (every circumstance and situation) by prayer and petition with thanksgiving continue to make your specific requests known to God. (HERE IS THE PART WE ALL DESPERATELY NEED!!)--->>>>>"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS" God's Word is living. It has a power within itself that can transform lives. I want this! Especially at a time now when we are waiting to see how 2021 will play out. A lot of us are not clear on how the future is looking. A lot of us are shaken by the many events going on when we turn on the news. A lot of us are wondering if things will get better after COVID. These things will have you STRESSED. But Jesus wants us to be in communication with Him. Jesus wants us thank Him and acknowledge who He is despite it all. I encourage you all family, to dive in to God's promises and His Word when it comes to the anxious thoughts that want to RUN your liife! And if the anxiety you face today is something that is too overwhelming to bear (totally not diminishing what God's word can do.. sometimes intervention from a therapist or a pastor is needed as well..I did it and it helps to be able to talk it out with someone who can help you navigate through the thoughts and lead you to God's Word too)...I suggest seeking counseling through a therapist (biblical perspective preferred) or pastoral counseling. God wants us to be a people who are not easily shaken by the things of this world. He wants us to abide in Him, so that He would establish His throne on our hearts. I hate to feel overwhelmed, defeated, on edge and hopeless. And though I like to be in control, I've learned and am still learning it won't always be that way. You have to tell yourself STOP. LET GO AND GIVE IT TO GOD. Instead of being anxious about this I will pray about it. I will acknowledge my God and thank Him for who He is and what He has done for me and I will decide to trust Him for everything...let Him do the rest sis. He's got you.
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