One day at a time
Life can be so difficult and overwhelming. The world we live in seems to be changing so fast. There seems to be so much more bad news shared through media and through social media. This can be so disheartening. I know because I see it and I feel it also. I wonder what will happen tomorrow? Tomorrow is never guaranteed.
What I want to share with you is how I handle these issues.
I honestly first control how much news I allow myself to watch and who I get my news from. For me, I am mainly getting the headlines. I also pray when a headline or story touches my heart.
See, when we see something that either has happened or is happening, we are able to pray for those involved. If we are unsure how to pray, we have the gift of the Holy Spirit, who knows how to pray. So praying in tongues is so beneficial. He knows exactly what to say to God; when our words fail us, His words never do.
In the Bible it says to pray without ceasing. This is where the Holy Spirit comes in, when we do not know how or what to pray, He does.
When I feel overwhelmed, I pray in the spirit. If I feel worried or if fear tries to creep in, I stop and pray and remind myself who I am in Christ and His promised to me. I will listen to praise and worship music to clear the clutter trying to take up residence in my mind.
I won't allow it to take root, just as you do not have to allow it to take root. You and I both have control over our minds and what we think.
So today what will you allow to take over your thoughts in your mind? Remember, we have the King of Kings living in us. He encourages us to lay things at the feet of Jesus. What fears do you need to lay down and stop carrying today?
Today I pray that you will seek the Lord in all of His wisdom and get rid of what you need to.