Worrying Springs From a Determination to Get Your Own Way

"Worrying Springs from a determination to get your own way" Oswald Chambers

There are so many things that we feel we need to worry about- we can worry about our finances, our families, our children, our jobs, our friendships and relationships. It is never ending. Recently, I have been struggling with some worry and fear around the behaviors of my kids. But all this worry is unnecessary! "And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?" Matthew 6:27 

When we worry it is because we want our own way- we think we know what is best and so we worry that it will not happen. But if truly don't want our own way, but we only want God's way- than there would never be anything to worry about because He is powerful and faithful to make His way happen! Worry only exists if we are focused on our selves and what we want!. 

God has really been speaking sweetly and gently to me about the life I have entered into when I chose to give my life to Him. I lay my life down and He takes all of it. He doesn't just take whatever good parts might be present, but He takes my yuckiness- He takes my sin, my shame. He takes my worry, anxiety, burdens. And in return, He gives me life, joy, rest for my soul!

Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in

heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my

burden is light."

Philippians 4:6-9

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with

thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,

which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in

Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,

whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good

repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell

on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen

in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Job 22:21

"Yield now and be at peace with Him; Thereby good will come to you.

Therefore, I choose to yield to Him (come to Him as a yielded vessel) and therefore be at peace. I choose to turn all these worries into prayers with thanksgiving! Remembering all that He has done and how faithful He is. And I will set my mind on things above- I will meditate on His word and dwell on the beauiful true things of God!

"Worrying Springs from a determination to get your own way." Lord I choose to proclaim the truth! That you are worthy of all glory, that You are mighty and beautiful and that You have a wonderful plan that you are gracious enough to let me be a part of! You are asing of me- What will I trust you with? Will I trust you with my life, my success, my profession, my family? What if you have led me down this path toward medicine and toward missions, but then all of it was lost before my very eyes? What if you chose to take away my health or my family or profession? What if You chose to use me powerfully for Your kingdom  through losing my job, not having work? Would I lose my confidence in why I had received the training you gave me? Would I doubt your faithfulness in my life? Would I doubt your leading in my life? Would I worry with anxiety? Lord, you know that in my own flesh- the answer to all these questions is not pretty! But with  You, Your divine power gives me everything I need to make these choices rightly. 

Therefore, by Your power- I will praise you and I will choose your ways alone. I don't want my own way- I want yours! I choose to stop worrying and give up my own desires and longings at the foot of Your cross and instead I will take Your hand and walk Your way. You are my Father and you know what is best.

-Kavi