Give it to God

I've never considered myself a worrier.

Oh every now and then I would fret. School, work, plays... the stresses of every day life would bum me out and I would worry a little. About the future, about the past, about the present... but it wasn't ever something CHRONIC. Just a passing and fleeting thought, then a strong focus on what needed to get done. That was it. Nothing more, really.

Instead I would analyze. And analyze and analyze. And plan. That's what would keep me up at night. Never really worries.

Lately, I feel like I've been worrying more and more.

And I've been encouraged to "give it to God."

It's been HARD.

The thing is, our earthly and fleshly bodies want to take care of everything. "I can handle it." "It's MY life, I can do what I want."

God gives us our own will. He allows us to make the decision. So we can and are able to hold onto the things that worry us. He's just watching us and shaking His head and trying desperately to tell us that if we give our worries to HIM, our life will be blessed.

Giving up control is something I struggle with. It's something that God and I go 'round and 'round about. But ultimately, giving up control is TRUSTING that He knows what's best. And in my struggles I greatly desire to trust God.

So right now, in my challenging times, you might be able to hear me mutter under my breath, "give it to God, give it to God, give it to God..."

Because He will take care of me. He will never forsake me. He will always be there to carry my burdens and love me in my struggles.