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I’ve been thinking recently about the topic of worry, as I have been walking through some things in my own family. There have been some difficult situations in our lives lately, and it’s made me realize how prone to worry I can be. Last week, I was reading in Matthew 24, where Jesus was reminding us of what our response to fearful things should be. He said,
“You will hear of wars, and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed.”
As moms, we can be prone to worry, can’t we? There are lots of things to worry about, from the health and well-being of our children to finances, current events (for goodness sake) just turning on the news can make a mom panic. School shootings. Vaccine information and misinformation. Educational options for our children. There are so many things that pull at us, aren’t there?
Something I’m learning is that worry does not profit me. Corrie Ten Boom once said,
“Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength. It’s carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time..”
I love that! So often, my first response to fear is to panic—but really,
“the basis of panic is cowardice, ” said Oswald Chambers.
Jesus tells us over and over that He can be trusted and that He is with us always. And do you know what? At the end of the day, we either trust Him, or we don’t. He’s either faithful, or He isn’t. If you’re struggling with fear today, I want to encourage you to get with the Lord and give that fear and worry to Him. The Bible says to “cast your cares on the Lord, knowing that He cares for you.”
God can be trusted—even with your fears,
Thank you so much Busy Mom!!! I worry about worrying and this helped so much x
We cut out the cable and my newest worry is wondering if we will get in our workouts! Today I made the choice to wake up 1,2,&3 earlier so we can have “gym class” together! Our blood is pumping better and our brains have woken up faster!! No news is good news!
I’ve been struggling with worry lately because of everything that’s going on in our country. It just seems like we’ll not be allowed to homeschool our kids, or even keep them, as our government is headed for total control. I constantly remind myself that God is in control, but I still worry for my family. Thanks for this reminder.
Thank you so much for doing these. I have really enjoyed them and needed this one today!
I just read Matthew 24 early this morning and was caught by that verse. I think The Lord is trying to tell me something 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
LOVE and needed this. Thank you for the reminder!
What a great post. I loved this!
I needed to hear this at the very moment your email came through to my phone this morning. Thank you for this wonderful reminder.
I so needed to hear, “Jesus can be trusted”. Thank you for always being so willing to encourage <3
Heidi, not trying to start any arguments since I know this is such a controversial topic, but since you mentioned it in your post, I would like to know. You could private message me if you like. We’ve been seeking answers. And like you said there is so much info and misinfo…can I ask a mom to mom question, do you vaccinate your children? Whether you do or don’t, doesn’t matter to me on a personal level, I am just seeking to gain knowledge from sources I’ve come to trust from what I see and hear. Thank you.
Rachel
I really needed this! I found out this morning that I’ve got to have a special ultrasound next week bc there may be something wrong with my baby. I pregnant with #9 and the worry is overwhelming. I know that regardless, my savior is in control and trying really hard to be strong.
Prayers for you and your baby Lori. p.s. I LOVE the posts here and the readers. Such women of faith and encouraging support. <3
Thanks for your post! And I love the quote by Corrie Ten Boom – it reminds me of Matthew 6:34. Worry is a topic that many Christians struggle against, but don’t talk much about.
That was good. It backed up what Ann Voskamp said this last weekend at the Women of Faith Conference.
” Being stressed out is an advertisement of an unfaithful God”. I could fit anxiety and worry in that spot too. God IS faithful, let’s show it with how we live.
Perfect Timing! My 3 Yo Has Surgery this Week. I Think That Is Enough Said. Thank You.