Just felt the need

One thing that has been evident lately to me is the ability for a human to worry. Worrying is something that for the most part is pointless. We worry about things such as what we will get on a exam, or why someone(girl/guy) hasn't called me back, or when am I going to find someone, I hate being single. I believe that we worry so much about our future that we miss the very present that occurs around us sometimes. But it takes obedience and trust to really enjoy the present time. The Present time is when we grow the most.

The Lord has given me a lot of examples as well as scripture and stories in this area lately. He has made it evident to me that this is an area in my life that needs more prayer and attention. The times that we worry usually consists of times where things aren't going exactly the way we want them to go. First, we have to look at that bolded words... we want. It isn't what God wants, it is what we want selfishly for us. It's what we think the standard is for our life, which generally is a worldly one for the most part. When God rescued us from our sin and gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is in us and will always be with us.

Some believe that just because they have God in their hearts that life is going to come easy. That because God has a plan that this plan won't be hard. But you see God never claimed that if you believed in Him that your life would be easy. In fact Jesus said that life would be harder...

Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. John 15:20

If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26

He never said that homework wouldn't be hard, that people wouldn't fall away, that divorce would happen, or any other struggles you would face. He never said he was going to prevent these things. He did however promise that through all these things He would be with you. That He would be your refuge.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

I believe that the Lord has a plan for each of us and as we grow closer to Him he will start to unveil the many riches that will come with it. He keeps things from us for a reason. He puts us through times in our lives so that we can become more stronger than ever.

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4

So as these times of worry come your way, remember that all you have to do is look up and remember that He is with you and He is never going to leave your side. He has the the master blue print but we only get to see a step at a time.

"Do not give in to fear or worry, those robbers of abundant living. Trust Me enough to face problems as they come, rather than trying to anticipate them." -Jesus Calling

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5