Posted on 03/11/2010 9:01:13 AM PST by Patriot1259
Well, it finally happened… I’m at a point in my life where I have too many problems to keep up with. I just can’t dedicate enough time anymore to worrying about them. And, it’s too hard to decide which one to worry about first or which one to worry about the most, so I made a decision, I turned them all over to God and the burdens have been lifted. I feel great!!!!!
Are the problems still there? Yes, they haven’t gone anywhere, the only difference now is that I’m not in charge of them, God is. Do they still keep me awake at night? No. Do they still pop into my head during the day and strike fear into me? No. Do they still prevent me from enjoying my day and allowing myself to live life the way I should? No.
Why is that? How could turning all things over to the Lord cause such a tremendous change in the outlook of my problems? I won’t give you a long drawn out answer to this; it’s simple… He knows how to handle them and I don’t....
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This is really a great article. It’s what I struggle with in my Christian faith. I have a hard time turning my worries over to God.
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phl 4:6
Don’t tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is.
Isn’t turning all your worries over to God and just not worrying, the same?
It takes years of practice, but it can be done. I’ve relied on Him and Him alone for the last thirty years. Before that, He honored that lesson learned far, far into the future and took care of me anyway. I will absolutely say without hesitation — every single prayer I’ve ever prayed has been answered — even things I’d long since given up hope on — things I’d forgotten I’d prayed for. That’s why I find it incredible that some folks don’t think He’s real or Is Who He says He Is and that He will do What He says He’ll do. Believe me, no...wait...believe Him. ;-)
It takes years of practice, but it can be done. I’ve relied on Him and Him alone for the last thirty years. Before that, He honored that lesson learned far, far into the future and took care of me anyway. I will absolutely say without hesitation — every single prayer I’ve ever prayed has been answered — even things I’d long since given up hope on — things I’d forgotten I’d prayed for. That’s why I find it incredible that some folks don’t think He’s real or Is Who He says He Is and that He will do What He says He’ll do. Believe me, no...wait...believe Him. ;-)
Not if you care how it turns out.
Why is that? God’s in control, isn’t He?
There are lots of people who don’t worry because they don’t care. Then there are lots of people who worry because they’re afraid they’re beyond help. Then there are lots of people who don’t ask God, therefore, they get nothing. Then there are people who ask God for things outside His Will and the answer may be no.
I spent my early years thinking God hated me and was trying to kill me. I spent my twenties worrying about the problems I was facing. At some point, my system went overload and I turned it over to Him. It’s a real left-handed compliment, but I was extremely surprised how well that’s worked out. He loves me! He really loves me. Who knew? ;-)
Sorry you were so screwed-up, glad you’re better now.
Good for you.
Thank you, I think. ;-)
Thanks! I feel at my age right now it really is important to have God in my life. He has helped me through so much before and I really didn’t believe he was there. But now he has changed me and my heart, and I thank him everyday for all of the blessings he has given me.
Yes, I thank God all the time for what He has given me and making me the person I am.
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