Fret & Fuss or Faith and Trust?
Have you ever found yourself getting caught up in the moment and committing yourself to something that as you are saying it – your head is screaming “Stop! Shut up! Cease and Desist, NOW!
I found myself committed to just that kind of thing. I had a whole week to stew, worry, fret, and fuss about it; all the while planning and executing what I was sure would be a complete failure and embarrassment.
To make matters more intense, when I went to confirm with the guest speaker the night prior to the event, I was informed that a news channel would be coming to record and interview those in attendance. That produced instant fear which always causes me to have to run to the porcelain goddess for a complete clean out. If only my fear could be easily discharged.
In bed that night I began my prayers with lamentations – more like whining. As I lay spent from the spewing I knew that fretting and fussing and losing sleep would not make the event any better. Slowly my prayers turned to adoration and thanksgiving and I imagined placing my worries in the arms of the one that can and does make a difference – God.
The Reverend Billy Graham said “Anxiety is the natural result when our hopes are centered in anything short of God and His will for us.”
As I prayed I released my worry and rested in God knowing that He is the God of possibilities and all events in my life (good or bad) have their purpose.
The event went better than I could imagine. It was well attended, the speaker was forthright, there was enough to eat and drink, and even our one a half year old dog, Liesl was fairly well behaved amongst all that came.
After the event, exhausted in bed I gave thanks to God for how it went. And it came to me that like I did for this event we often find ourselves fussing and fretting over medical issues – ours or those we love. We plan for every eventuality, most of which never occur. We feel an island onto ourselves and never reach out to ask for help from those that love us and want to stand in the trenches with us. When all we have to do is go before God in faith and share with Him our concerns; He will offer peace and serenity along with a clear vision for which path to take.
God is good all the time. He listens to our laments. He sends His Holy Spirit to strengthen us and good friends to help us through all the moments when fear overcomes us. Yes, all the time God is good.
The Lord is my light and my salvation: Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life: Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
When did you over promise and feared to under-deliver? Did you fret and fuss or have faith and trust? Did fear overcome you? How do you get through the difficult times of balancing schedules, family, work, and pleasure? Please share in the conversation.
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Blessings for Health & Wellness.