“Be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude].” (Ephesians 4:23 AMPC)

The people who know me see when I am worried, it is written on my face. One day years ago, when Addi was in middle school, she discovered me trying to hide in the laundry room with a list of worries swirling in my mind. 

“Mom, what is wrong?” she asked. 

Because I am trying to help her share her own feelings more often, I shared my thoughts even though I wanted to hide in them. “Oh, I just worry sometimes. This is a scary world to raise kids in and I wonder, ‘Am I preparing you all for life? Am I doing a good job monitoring all the social media?’”

“Mom, just trust and give it to God.” She answered, hugging me. 

“Just trust!” It sounds simple, doesn’t it?

If I really believe God is who He says He is and that He loves me, then I can trust His heart and His plan. I can trust that He will equip Dan and me to be the parents that He needs us to be. Yes, I can trust. Acting in trust, I can give Him my worries by praying a simple prayer. A resolute peace follows trusting and giving my worries to God. 

If we could rid minds for a moment of all the definitions of faith that we have grown up with and that have caused more trouble than they were ever worth, we might discover with alarm that the essence of biblical faith lies in trusting God. (Reflections for a Ragamuffin by Brennan Manning)

Self Reflection:

• What are my daily worries? 
• Do I try to hide them?
• What would choosing to trust look like for me?

Prayer: 

God, I trust You. I give You this worry. Please fill my heart and my life with Your peace. In Jesus’ name.


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