worry :(
I tend to worry a little bit too much at times and it shows, both physically and mentally.
I have been thinking too much about things that for the most part *I* really do not have alot of control over. I tend to do that at times and unfortunately I take my worries to sleep with me at times too.
Last night was one of those times. Something had been gnawing at me all day and I was unable to make peace with it before bedtime. I found myself awake at 3:15 a.m. and began to pray. I love to do this in the middle of the night. It is quiet and peaceful and uninterrupted one on one time with me and Jesus. With three boys {four if you count my husband since he is really a big kid at times} and a vivacious Border Collie, quiet time in prayer is fleeting at best.
So... I lifted my soul to the Lord and placed my cares on his shoulders. I rested in Him and said my usual daily prayers for my sons, my husband, my husband and myself together, and for myself. Then I said three decades of the Rosary and then rested quietly with Him. That part is difficult for me at times. Again with the
So, I sat in peace with Him and rested for a while and let Him take care of my woes and worries. Then the message came to read Isaiah 35:10. I wrote down the scripture to read and peacefully drifted back to sleep feeling much better than when I awoke.
When waking this morning (again) for the day I grabbed my bible and read Isaiah 35:10
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; They will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee.
Then I was led to Psalm 103 1-3
we thought we were dreaming.
Then our mouths were filled with laughter;
our tongues sang for joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The LORD had done great things for them.”
The LORD has done great things for us;
Oh, how happy we were!
Oh how I just adore getting lovely messages like this one that feel so calming and peaceful and put your mind and heart at ease!
A little bit later today I was reading the scripture passages for today and was further assured with the gospel of Matthew 8:23-27 in which the disciples were terrified by a violent storm at sea, although Jesus was right there with them. That is how I feel at times, frightened and overwhelmed as my little boat rocks over the turbulent waters of life, although Jesus is right there with *me* as well!
I feel like He was saying “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” to me last night and then he took over and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm again.
Oh how I just adore getting lovely messages like this one that feel so calming and peaceful and put your mind and heart at ease!
A little bit later today I was reading the scripture passages for today and was further assured with the gospel of Matthew 8:23-27 in which the disciples were terrified by a violent storm at sea, although Jesus was right there with them. That is how I feel at times, frightened and overwhelmed as my little boat rocks over the turbulent waters of life, although Jesus is right there with *me* as well!
I feel like He was saying “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” to me last night and then he took over and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm again.
I know it all sounds very simple, but, it really can be if *we* just let go and let God do what He wants to help us. I find myself trying to take the reigns at times of trouble and to tell you the truth, it never seems to work out too well in the long run.
I have been trying to work a quick extra prayer here and there into my days and although they are brief {which works out great for this momma} they really seem to help keep my boat from rocking too much and remind me that He is here with me all of the time.
I thought I would share them for people who are trying their best to navigate their way through the turbulent times in life.
Prayers for Emotional Wholeness by Stormie Omartain is a great little prayer companion.
She also has wonderful books for praying for spouses and children that I am reading and purchased one for my husband too!
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