My mom was a worrier, she worried about everything, all the time! Of course, I assumed that I would carry on this family tradition; for years I did exactly that, in my co-dependent state of mind, I worried about everything and everybody. As one of the oldest sibling, I erroneously believed that it was my job, to take of everyone. Leaving little time for my own needs to be met!
Matthew 6:25-27 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single
hour to his life?
As I reflect on this scripture and my own life, I now realize that I was ignorant of the truth, the word of God and his teaching! Just as my mom, probably learned from her mother, I learned to worry! Of course, my mom and mom-mom did the best job that they could. It has taken decades to correct the direction of my thoughts, thank you, God.
Psalm 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life: in your light we see light.
Recently, in my unemployed state, God has continued to reinforce the importance of totally depending on him and not my own understanding. ASAP, my child! Always stop and pray! Worrying will only produce more gray hairs but praying to God can change your world.
Father God, I pray that you will bless and open the minds and hearts of everyone that reads this message, drawing them ever closer to the love and the purpose that you have for their existence. Father, I thank you for loving me through my ignorance and allowing me so many do-overs! Thank you for opening the windows of my soul to receive your gifts of grace and mercy. Amen!
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