Let Go + Rest

Today I spent most of my time snagging this cutie from climbing shelves + stealing a game pieces from siblings. A lot of it also included emotional breakdowns as she still just isn’t feeling quite herself yet. The croup certainly takes a lot out of those little ones. After a moment of non-stop crying I felt the need to sing over her. As I did she suddenly felt quite heavy. She had fallen asleep. Sometimes that is all we need. Comforting arms + a voice to soothe our tired souls.

Lately, I still feel like I need that. My anxious thoughts take over + suddenly I’m worrying about a future possibility that’s not here yet + most likely may never even happen! Then there are times when the weight of the things/people I’ve been given stewardship over just plain overwhelms my spirit. I suddenly feel the overwhelming urge to hide in a hole + self soothe + distract from my obligations. But man, I am beyond thankful for the word of God to soothe + calm my weary soul. So often I work myself up into an anxious lather only to rinse then repeat. But God is continually there reminding me…

“Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matt 6:34)

But it’s so true. Why worry about what I have zero control over? So, lately I’ve taken to laying it all into the palms of His hands knowing He has tomorrow + every day after that covered. Staying present is hard, but needed to help keep my focus on what is actually important. If I make sure to clear my head in the morning + give Him all my anxieties + trust Him for the rest I find I am much more peaceful. So excuse me while I go hide in my room + learn to rest in my Father’s strong arms + listen to His song of peace He sings over me.

(original post date: 2/27/2020)