Don’t Worry…

When I get worried it’s usually because I’m afraid that something will not work out the way I want it to. And then I am tempted to do everything that I can to make sure that I “fix it”. This is all fine and well except when the “it” I’m trying to fix is not in my control.

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things that I can. And the wisdom to know the difference.”

Worrying about things out of my control is useless. The only real solution is to give it to God, which I have not always found to be a simple task. Despite God’s undefeated track record, it takes a lot of prayer, a lot of rereading the many times He has kept His promises, and a lot of reflecting on all that He has already brought me through. Nonetheless, it’s proven to be a much better use of time instead of giving into my emotions and trying to play God’s role.

Trusting God is an action; Faith is not passive. I have to trust God to be who He says He is and that His will is perfect. I have to remember that I am not praying to a genie to grant my every wish, but my Heavenly Father who knows what is best for me. I have to take my hands off the wheel and have peace with how He is using me and where He is taking me. 

It’s one of the hardest things to do, as most inner work is (in my opinion), but it’s been the most effective way to fight worry and fear. 

xoxoxo,
DASH