Wonder over worries!

Worries ▪ Give way to anxiety of unease; allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” (Luke 12:25)

My first name is Martha, I don’t go by and don’t really like it. Mainly because there is a lot of Martha’s in our extended family and just in general. Back in the day at family gatherings there could be up to three at a time.

Martha, Martha….

I live up to that scripture in the Luke; Martha, Martha, …. You are worried and upset about many things.

I am a very much Martha. I am the behind the scenes, preparing, doing, getting things done. I am way better at letting things slide and not get so upset but still can’t stop worrying.

Through the years, I’ve learned ways to catch my worry and work through them. For me to three:

• Read His Word
• Prayer
• Listening to praise and worship music

The key is spiritually fighting your mind. The MIND is a powerful thing and the enemy will use it to his favor if we let him. Just because I’ve come along way doesn’t mean I don’t worry now or get upset.

The enemy has just gotten more creative. (but nothing GOD can’t help me through) The past week, I’ve worried a lot without knowing how much it was taking a toll on me, mentally and possibly physically.

You will see me smiling, finding ways to laugh to avoid feeling that deep stuff. I put on my brave face, I put on my “I am strong” personality to avoid feeling the weakness.

But even the strongest person has their weakness. I didn’t notice how much I was worrying until I sat in our sunday services (AM/PM) and God began to show me.

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs down but good word makes him glad. (Prov. 12:8)

It was truly weighing me down, BUT last night I laid it all at HIS feet. His presence renewed my mind, cleansed me, restored my faith.

Even the best of people fall; you know why because we are humans, in this flesh no one is perfect. No one is free from trials. BUT I have a GOD who is perfect in every way.

Yes, I worry but HE says: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burden, and I will give you rest…” (Matthew 11:28-30)

Yes, worry cause anxiety, but HE gives: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you, I do not give to you as the world gives…” (John 14:27)

Yes, this mama worries about life, but HE says: “…do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is life not more than food and body than clothes?” (Matthew 6:25)

I encourage you today! Don’t let the worry of life that seem bigger than life itself (trust me they do feel that way) take over your mind, your body.

God says: “Don’t be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

I want to see the wonders that God has for me and not be distracted by the worries.

Wonders over worries.

<3 Martha Sophia