importance

Today I started stressing for trials........weird because I don't really stress. I suppose it's because I was so focused on the outcomes of what would happen, thinking I had everything under control.

I think in the midst of stress, God humbles me to let me know (again) that I can't do anything by myself. Every time I feel like I'm on top of things and in total control, God humbles me by throwing me into stress and anxiety. He reminded me, through worship music (Anchor), that my hope is in HIM and that that is my anchor, it holds me in place and I think that really comforted me at the time when I was stressing out a lot.

It also reminded me that when times are hard, I should be running to Him for comfort, not to stress or ice cream. Where success and dreams will fail me, God will always satisfy.

In Isaiah today, I was reading about fasting, which I THINK (don't quote me) is talking about religion and how it shouldn't be about us humbling ourselves to look good but rather about helping others and shining a light for God. It reminded me that my role, first and foremost, was a servant of God regardless of what season of life it is. Trial period? Still a servant of God. I was challenged to not forego being a light for Him and serving His people when it comes at a cost to me and what I find important because ultimately, His name is the most important.

so yes. Trial musings.

"The LORD will guide you always; 

he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land

and will strength your frame.

You will be like a well-watered garden,

like a spring whose waters never fall."

- Isaiah 58:11