In my anxiety over looming things, I have been getting on my knees a lot more, asking for guidance some, but giving thanks for the thousands of things I have been blessed by. There is something truly peace-full about honoring the things I am thankful for with utterances of gratitude to God. It recalibrates my focus from the thing that induces anxiety to God and all the ways He keeps me from ringing hollow. I am reminded to go to scripture to light the path I should take (Psalm 119:105) and I take a moment to whisper thanks for even having a bible. Then I savor the bunny trails of the following verses:
Isaiah 43:1 Thus says the Lord, he who created you, he who formed you, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
1 Corinthians 2:7 (NEB) His secret purpose framed from the very beginning [is] to bring us to our full glory.
Joshua 1:9 (NLT) This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
John 6:29 (AMP) Jesus answered, “This is the work of the God; that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent.
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