Showing posts with label Worry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Worry. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Give Them to Jesus
"Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you." 1 Peter 5:7
As a mom, I can't always take away my kids worries and fears, though I wish I could. Sometimes I can alleviate the worry of an upcoming test with help and encouragement. Other times, I can encourage them in fearful moments with a prayer or a hug. However, Alyssa and Kyle are going to have to learn that there is One who can help them in bigger and better ways than I can. His name is Jesus.
Learning to let God have our worries and cares will be an important life lesson as their concerns grow bigger and bigger; jobs, money issues, parenting, health issues, etc. Surrendering it all to Jesus will grow their faith, develop their relationship with Him, and strengthen their resolve in hard times. God uses those times in beautiful ways to draw us to Himself.
I pray that today, wherever and whenever Alyssa and Kyle have heavy burdens, they can let go and trust God!
Lord, I pray that Alyssa and Kyle learn to let you have all their worries and cares, and know deep down that you are always thinking about them and watching over everything that concerns them. When concern weighs heavy on their hearts, I pray that they come to you for wisdom, guidance, and peace in the midst of their concern. On days, when they feel overwhelmed with their cares, I pray that they turn to you and trust you for your help. You can shower them with hope, peace, and joy even in the middle of their messes. Thank you, dear Jesus for your abiding presence, especially when we feel tired and alone. You alone can handle all our worries and cares.
As a mom, I can't always take away my kids worries and fears, though I wish I could. Sometimes I can alleviate the worry of an upcoming test with help and encouragement. Other times, I can encourage them in fearful moments with a prayer or a hug. However, Alyssa and Kyle are going to have to learn that there is One who can help them in bigger and better ways than I can. His name is Jesus.
Learning to let God have our worries and cares will be an important life lesson as their concerns grow bigger and bigger; jobs, money issues, parenting, health issues, etc. Surrendering it all to Jesus will grow their faith, develop their relationship with Him, and strengthen their resolve in hard times. God uses those times in beautiful ways to draw us to Himself.
I pray that today, wherever and whenever Alyssa and Kyle have heavy burdens, they can let go and trust God!
Lord, I pray that Alyssa and Kyle learn to let you have all their worries and cares, and know deep down that you are always thinking about them and watching over everything that concerns them. When concern weighs heavy on their hearts, I pray that they come to you for wisdom, guidance, and peace in the midst of their concern. On days, when they feel overwhelmed with their cares, I pray that they turn to you and trust you for your help. You can shower them with hope, peace, and joy even in the middle of their messes. Thank you, dear Jesus for your abiding presence, especially when we feel tired and alone. You alone can handle all our worries and cares.
Friday, July 19, 2013
No Worries!
“Give your entire
attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about
what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with
whatever hard things come up when the time comes." Matthew 6:34 (The Message)
It's hard to believe there is only one month of summer left. I try not to think about it actually. Slow mornings, evening baseball games, bbq dinners, and iced tea are all wonderful things. Not a worry in the world!
School starts soon though. Alyssa and Kyle are needing to start figuring out classes to take, what supplies they need, roomate possibilities (for Lyss), and sorting through job opportunities. The list goes on and on of things my kids could be worried about.
My prayer is that if the worries start to make an appearance, that Alyssa and Kyle can fix their attention on Christ and trust Him for what they do not know or understand. He will work it all out!
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God!
Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)
Lord, life is full of things to worry about. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle can keep themselves from fretting and anxiety, and learn that they can trust You with every care and concern. Recognizing that you are the One who takes care of all their yesterdays, todays and tomorrows, will allow them to life a life of peace, joy, and hope. You are worthy of their trust. Teach Alyssa and Kyle to come to you with their cares and worries. Help them to speak to you as one would speak to a friend, and find a confidence to face tomorrow. You, dear Jesus, hold each day in your hands. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle know that full well.
Kyle (2009)
It's hard to believe there is only one month of summer left. I try not to think about it actually. Slow mornings, evening baseball games, bbq dinners, and iced tea are all wonderful things. Not a worry in the world!
School starts soon though. Alyssa and Kyle are needing to start figuring out classes to take, what supplies they need, roomate possibilities (for Lyss), and sorting through job opportunities. The list goes on and on of things my kids could be worried about.
My prayer is that if the worries start to make an appearance, that Alyssa and Kyle can fix their attention on Christ and trust Him for what they do not know or understand. He will work it all out!
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God!
Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)
Lord, life is full of things to worry about. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle can keep themselves from fretting and anxiety, and learn that they can trust You with every care and concern. Recognizing that you are the One who takes care of all their yesterdays, todays and tomorrows, will allow them to life a life of peace, joy, and hope. You are worthy of their trust. Teach Alyssa and Kyle to come to you with their cares and worries. Help them to speak to you as one would speak to a friend, and find a confidence to face tomorrow. You, dear Jesus, hold each day in your hands. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle know that full well.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Thankful Thursday: It's God's Battle
I needed a word from the Lord this week.
Before I know it, my oldest child is heading off to college. In my head I am thinking, have I taught her all she needs to know from me? Will she make good choices? Is she wise enough in the Lord to recognize the enemies lies? Oh, the worries take over sometimes.
But God's message to me was loud and clear. Each line was just what I needed to hear.
This is what the Lord says to you (to me):
‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.
For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
You will not have to fight this battle.
Take up your positions;
stand firm and see the deliverance
the Lord will give you.
Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged.'
2 Chronicles 20:15, 17
I am thankful for the reminder that battle is not mine, it's the Lords!
Thank you, dear Lord, for knowing just what I needed to hear. I will not be afraid or discouraged, but trust our children to your care. Alyssa and Kyle are fully yours, and their souls are yours, and I will not be afraid.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New Semester Begins
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
Yesterday was the first day back to school after Christmas.
Yesterday was the beginning of a new semester.
Yesterday brought a windfall of worry.
So much to do. Homework, projects, papers, and all on top of the extra-curricular activities in life. It would be so easy to worry, fret, and get into panic mode. I think I would if I were them. But I pray that Alyssa and Kyle can face this part of their life with confidence, energy, and expectancy even as they look towards the enormous list of things they have to do.
Don't worry, dear ones, God will get you through!
Lord, be Alyssa and Kyle's strength today. I know that they can do all things with you by their side. Take their worry, dear Jesus, and change it to courage and hope. You have purpose for all the things they go through, and as they hit struggles in their lives, they can learn to trust you with all their cares and worries. And as they grow, and the trials and worries get bigger, they will have learned to whom they can turn to. Lord, be Alyssa and Kyle's strength today!
Yesterday was the first day back to school after Christmas.
Yesterday was the beginning of a new semester.
Yesterday brought a windfall of worry.
So much to do. Homework, projects, papers, and all on top of the extra-curricular activities in life. It would be so easy to worry, fret, and get into panic mode. I think I would if I were them. But I pray that Alyssa and Kyle can face this part of their life with confidence, energy, and expectancy even as they look towards the enormous list of things they have to do.
Don't worry, dear ones, God will get you through!
Lord, be Alyssa and Kyle's strength today. I know that they can do all things with you by their side. Take their worry, dear Jesus, and change it to courage and hope. You have purpose for all the things they go through, and as they hit struggles in their lives, they can learn to trust you with all their cares and worries. And as they grow, and the trials and worries get bigger, they will have learned to whom they can turn to. Lord, be Alyssa and Kyle's strength today!
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