Today I found myself worrying a
bit. Worrying about how I was going to pay for the trip. Worrying about how I
was going to put together fundraising opportunities. Worrying about how I was going to carry out
said fundraisers. Worrying about saving money when my car was falling apart. I
spent an entire day worrying.
Worry. Worried. Worrying.
(v) to feel or experience concern or anxiety
I know I shouldn’t worry but, I was worried and, I just kept
worrying, and I felt exhausted.
I prayed on my way home, through dinner, during my shower
and He reached me.
All I got was “Child, be still.” Those of you who know me
are fully aware that I am just the opposite of still. I am not still at all.
Ever. Not even when I sleep.
“Child, be still.” Even though I’m not still, I got it. He
made sense and I was to obey.
I opened up my Bible and turned to the ‘NLT Dictionary/
Concordance’ section and began to search for “Worry”. I found probably the most common verse
associated with worry, Philippians 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead
pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has
done.” Then I came across Matthew 7: 25 “That is why I tell you not to worry
about everyday life,” and Matthew 7: 32-34 “These things dominate the thoughts
of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the
Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you
everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its
own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Wow, He really got through to me. I sort of felt embarrassed
for feeling worried. Especially when I
already know deep down that God has everything under control.
I’m always telling others “God’s plan is the best plan.
Everything happens for a reason. His plan is greater than ours.” I truly
believe all of these things, which is why I tell it to others. However, this is
what I struggle with mostly.
I want to plan. I want to have a plan and a backup plan for
everything that I do. I wouldn’t say that I always think of the worst, but I
would say that I prefer to be prepared.
God has told me to “be still,” and I’m gonna do it. Today I’ve
made the decision to put this race in His hands. He will provide and I need
only be still.
Be still,
Savanah
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