Some
people look down on other people who are fearful and insecure. Possibly, they
are threatened or apprehensive when they view our anxieties face-to-face,
because they do not want to face their own issues.
They
want us to live a level life without mountaintops and valleys. They want us to
use rational reasoning to solve our fears; but this is not always possible,
because fears are more emotional than mental.
Sometimes,
we end up with panic attacks, because we accept so many responsibilities, make
unreachable goals for our self, and pile one ideal or expectation on top of the
other until they topple over and self-destruct.
We
do this in an attempt to reach a desired destination by a certain date and
time; however, we actually find our self out of breath and aching in body and
soul.
We
are so busy, that we have little or no time for our soul, which is our true
self that needs rest, relaxation and enjoyment. We tend to wear out our soul -
out thoughts, emotions and choices, by overly committing our self.
Also,
we may neglect our spirit by avoiding fellowship, rushing in and out of worship
times, or just not attending services at all. We may be led by compulsion and
expectations, rather than by obeying the direction of God's Spirit for each
moment of our day.
The
only way to rest in the Lord (Hebrews 10:14) is to realize that He has a
perfect plan for our life (Ephesians 2:10). He helps us to walk in His peace,
joy and perfect rest. Through Christ in us, we find our peace in the shelter of
His wings (Psalm 91:4).
Prayer:
Father
God, sometimes, even when we are walking in Your perfect will for our life, we
may feel overwhelmed and unsuccessful. Help us to minimize the stress that we
feel by compartmentalizing the goals that You give us, so that we can do one
achievable part at a time until we accomplish Your complete goal for us.
Help
us not to feel responsible for making everyone around us happy and successful. Remind
us that we are not responsible for caring for everyone in our life (John 5:3,
8). Encourage us to leave them in Your capable hands until they walk in Your
ways for their life. Enable us not to allow negative emotions to consume us,
but to come to You for resolution for each issue that is plaguing our soul.
Thought
for the Day:
Thinking
idealistically and creating unachievably high goals for our self, keeps us
striving for more, better, and in reality, impossible results.
