I’m needing this reminder today.
Words plunked out over a year and half ago when I was pregnant with Ariya.
Same words. New pictures.
Praying that God will use these thoughts to draw you closer to Him today…
There is something about having children
-being a mommy-
that brings such anxiety
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WHAT IF???
WHAT IF???
WHAT IF???
I find myself “bargaining” with God…
“God, I could handle this trial_ _ _ _,
but certainly not that_ _ _ _!!!”
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I feel sick!
I can barely breathe,
for the fear takes over.
WHAT IF my very worst fears come true???
What if my children do not come to know YOU?
What if I have to bury a child… or their Daddy?
What if it is all too much?
What if I fail?
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YET, You, O God, say…
* “Fix your thoughts on what is true…” -Philippians 4:8
{{O God, my thoughts need to be on truth… not on what I think might happen!}}
* “Do not worry about tomorrow…” –Matthew 6:34
{{For worry does not change a thing!}}
* “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” –Proverbs 3:5
{{Lord, I am sorry! When I fear, I am saying that I do not trust You!}}
* “Do not be anxious about anything… instead pray about everything…” –Philippians 4:6
{{I cannot walk in both FAITH & FEAR!}}
* “Cast your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” –1 Peter 5:7
{{All of my tomorrows must go through You first, O God- before they become my todays!}}
* “Do not fear, for I am with you…” –Isaiah 41:10
{{You are my strength & help- You uphold me!}}
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DO NOT FEAR!!!
DO NOT FEAR!!!
DO NOT FEAR!!!
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Do I trust You?
Where is my faith?
I can give myself to You… to Your purpose- to Your plan…
BUT- Can I give You my husband?
my children?
my everything?
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I release my firm hold on that which was never mine to grasp!
AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN!
And I fix my eyes on YOU!
I will CALL to YOU!
I will TRUST in YOU!
I will find PEACE & JOY in YOU!
I will walk by FAITH, in YOU, O GOD-
“…the blessed controller of all things,
the king over all kings
and the master of all masters”
-1 Timothy 6:15 (PH)
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Lord, take my worries-
I give you all that I am
& all that I have!
I trust You!
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
whose confidence is in him.
He will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit!”
-Jeremiah 17:7-8
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Oh, dear friends… I know the fear that comes along with the honor of raising little ones! Yet, God reminds us over & over & over again… that HE is the only One to fear, and with everything else we are told… DO NOT FEAR!!! Instead- turn our faith to HIM!
Are you walking by FAITH or by FEAR?
Linked to The Better Mom, Titus 2 Tuesdays, Titus 2sdays
Thank you Jessica for this post! I have been filled with worry and fear and this post is just what I needed to read. Thank you for the reminder of how little control I have but how powerful and loving my God is! I really enjoy reading your blog and may God bless you and your family.
Oh, Vicki, I needed these words too! Our God is greater!
Blessings, Jessica
Thank you, Jessica once again for speaking directly to me (although, I am sure it is Jesus speaking through you to me :))! I too, worry about those same things, burying my children or husband and if my children come to know Christ and His love. But, I know I can’t worry about those things because Jesus is Lord! He will always be and His will is always best!
Thank you for your great encouragement!
So honored to be a part of God’s incredible work! He is Lord and His ways are best!! :)
Praying for you today, Leslie!
~Jessica
just found your blog. so encouraging. such a blessing as a mother. just precious.
Thank you, Jessica! What a joy to meet you!! :)
Prayed Phil 4:6-8 over a friend just this morning. Anxiety is a plague to so many of us moms. Thank you for the encouragement this morning.
What a blessing you have been for your friend, and a great encouragement to me! Thank you, Janet!
~Jessica
Wow!!! I have been hit between the eyes time and time and time again this week by fear. And, I have been encouraged by Psalm 46 time and time and time again. (it’s now on a card on my bathroom mirror :)) Thank you for such a timely post, once again you have hit the nail on the head with encouragment for us all!!
God is SO good to lead us to just what we need. Psalm 46 is one of my favorites!
Have a fear-less week! :)
~Jessica
Thanks for this reminder!
How we all battle with fear. So thankful for God’s Truth!
Praying you have a blessed week!
~Jessica
AMEN!!!
Exactly what I have been dealing with lately!!
Thank you! :)
Cassie, Thank you! Thank you, for your incredible encouragement that flooded in our inbox last night! Thank you for allowing God to use you to speak encouragement into our hearts! Thank you for reminding us that we are loved and cared for. Praying for you, and looking forward to talking with you more soon!
~Jessica