Worry-worry-worry. Nervous stomachs. Heart palpitations. Sighs. Tears. I am sure you can identify with this list. Lately I have been struggling here. You see my mother's health seems to be failing and there is some level of uncertainty just now with regards to a clear diagnosis. Can I tell you how unsettling this has been? It is worse as she is in New York and I am in the Bahamas. Mind you she has support but I want to feel I am right there. Distance at this point is a real challenge when it comes to relaxing.Tonight as I struggled through the latest news, I remembered the verse that says-Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God-Phillipians 4:6 (NIV).
I further reflected on how easy it is to forget the comfort of the word-but hey-it's just a reminder that we still struggle while clothed in this mortal flesh to always do it right. But guess what, the word again comforts as the Lord tells us to cast all your anxiety on Him because He caresfor you-1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) This was so comforting and I could sing:
Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus
He is a friend that's well known
You've no other sunshine, friend or brother
Tell it to Jesus alone
Shalom friends.
Hello Dee,
ReplyDeleteI think congrats are in order! You're a real encouragement to me seeing your faithfulness and determination.
Where's the praise report at?