Worry

The past week or so, the Lord has been dealing with me about sin in my own heart. I have made a habit of worrying about everything, big and small. So much so that it has become a way of life for me and I didn't even notice it. Until last week. I've been going through some personal health issues. Nothing too big...but I made it big in my own head. This afternoon, I have an appointment with a specialist and I have allowed myself to worry and be paralyzed with fear.

When I think of sin, I think of lying, stealing, coveting, etc. For some reason, worry just doesn't come to mind. In reality, the definition of sin is: Deliberate disobedience to the known will of God; To violate a religious or moral law. Furthermore, sin separates us from God. In Matthew 6, the Lord commands us not to worry. God, in His own gracious and merciful way keeps gently reminding me that worry is a sin. Period. When I worry, I show God that I don't trust Him. Nothing good can come out of it. It hinders my walk with the Lord. It affects the relationship I have with my husband. If I allow it, it might even affect our children.

Starting this week, I am making a conscious effort not to worry. I've recruited my husband to help me with it. Each time I worry, I stop myself and confess 2 Timothy 1:7: For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, of love and of a sound mind. I am also learning to pray more and just give each situation over to the Lord. He is the only one with the power to change any and all situations. I will confess...it hasn't been easy to let go and do this. However, it feels so great to just cast all my burdens on my Heavenly Father.

This morning, I was reading a great article about worry by Jill Briscoe. If you'd like, you can read the article by clicking on the following link: http://www.tellingthetruth.org/common/productbrochurehandler.ashx?id=7e462745-d34a-427b-bbf9-79ae59b76df6.

Thank you Lord for loving me as much as you do. No matter how many times I fall, you pick me back up and keep on loving me.