When Worry Comes…
It’s very hard not to worry in the days we are living in right now.
But worry has actually been something that I have struggled with my whole life. Cy noticed it when we first got married as he listened to all my “what if’s” day after day.
One time, when the kids were little, Cy said to me, “Traci, stop telling yourself a story that hasn’t been written.”
That really stuck with me and has helped me other the years. I share my thoughts about it in the video below…
Turning our eyes upon Jesus is the most powerful way to bring peace to our minds and hearts.
Have a blessed day, friends!
xoxo, Traci
Here is the reel I shared on instagram…
Thank you Traci for sharing this. It’s such a good saying to stop and say to turn my mind back to Jesus and focus on Him, my story maker. I can also be a worrier and the older I get the fear I’ve had of loosing my husband has gotten stronger. I have given it to the Lord many times, but take it back. Deep down I know if he goes before me, I will be ok, but like you said, I start writing the story and it spirals into the “would if” and all the negative. My mom lost my dad in a tragic accident of falling off a ladder. She was only 59 yrs old. (I’m 63 now) I went through her journey of lose with her, as well as my 3 kids loosing their “Papa” and my own lose of my dad and I think it’s caused more worry and fear of loosing my own husband and not want to repeat that type of lose again. I have robbed my joy of the day and the days I have him right now with me. I’m going to do what you do and when those thought come I’ll repeat what Sy told you. I’m so glad God has us and I’m not in charge. Bless you.
Kathy, I totally understand your fear. I pray that the Lord will settle your heart and mind as you continue to trust Him with your future. ❤️
Thank you so much for this. I try not to worry about my unsaved children, but at times I do. I will try hard to remember to, “not write a story that has not been written!”
I know that is so hard, but keep praying for your sweet children, and I pray the Lord fills your heart with peace.
Yes, It is indeed hard not to worry in the times in which we live. But I remind myself that whatever happens, God is already there. And my worrying doesn’t change anything.
Amen!