Rest from Worry

We listened to an amazing sermon at church today. We've been in a teaching series on "rest" and what God has to say about it. Today's message was on worry and resting from that. There are multiple places in the bible that talk about worry and anxiety. Jesus himself said "do not worry," as in "no, really- I'm saying it more as a command- I've got this." I have many things on my mind right now that I have been choosing to worry about. The adoption is just one thing, but there are things at school, my dad's health is not good, worry about my parenting, etc...... One of the things we talked about today was how it says in the bible that worrying doesn't add one hour to your life (in fact, the physical ramifications of worry can literally take away hours of your life!).

I'm a horrible delegator- I like to have control. I like things to be done the way I want them done. I like to know when something will get done and have the control over the whole thing. Bad quality- I know! Our pastor related a story about delegating things to someone who is awesome at getting things done. That you could give a task to that person and truly not worry about it- you know it will get done. The flip side is giving a task to someone who you will constantly be worrying about getting it done- looking over their shoulder, checking your watch, gently (or not so gently) reminding. When we give our worries to God, it should be like the first example- He's obviously more than capable to handle it without our interfering. But it's more often than not the second example (or at least it is for me). I can say I'm giving my specific worry to God, but then I try to take it back from Him when it's been 5 minutes and I don't see the results. This was such a great example for me to relate to. It will be my prayer this week that I will be able to fully give my worries to Him and then rest in that- not take it right back. I love this song we sang too- thought I'd post the lyrics.

Hide me now
Under Your wings
Cover me
Within Your mighty hand

CHORUS:
When the oceans rise
And thunders roar
I Will soar with You
Above the storm
Father You are King
Over the flood
I will be still
And know You are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quietness and trust

Chorus