Stress For What?!?!

God is amazing. I can not see my life without Him. There are times I reflect on everything that has happened in my life, whether it has been good or bad, God has ALWAYS made a way. Even when I don’t act right, He continues to allow me to come out of every situation victorious. Sometimes I think why me? I don’t deserve God’s love, grace, and mercy.

Instead of being grateful and thankful for the life God has blessed me with, I allow negativity to consume me. I overthink everything, I’m extremely defensive, I panic and expect the worst, and I worry. I have a problem with letting go. I tell myself every morning when I wake up, I won’t allow anyone or anything to steal my joy. However, I disappoint myself every time. It could be the way someone said something to me, getting cut off in traffic, a phone call, text, email, and the list goes on. I was driving myself crazy.

My thoughts and outcome on life was causing me to stress for no reason. God has blessed me with a great life. I’m alive. Healthy. Have a great family. Friends. Job. And so much more. Soooooo I’m stressed for what?!?!

 God never said life would be easy. When life goes up, I go up, when life goes down, I go down. Yes, it is hurtful, disappointing, upsetting, and difficult, but that’s life. I have come to the realization that I am not in control. I cannot predict or change the outcome no matter how hard I try. I might think I can, but as a child of God I know that He is always in control and its His timing.

God has given me everything I needed, even when I have been disobedient. He has never left my side and for that He deserves to be praised. Whether I go through trials and tribulations God is still good. All the time! I can’t allow my problems to be bigger than God. I must continue to praise God in the midst of my storms because I know that He will show up and show out! The blessing is always found in God.

It may seem bad now. You don’t see a way out. You have given up hope and ready to quit. Please understand that God is clearing paths you cannot see. He already knows the outcome. Think about all those times God has allowed you to come out victorious. You don’t think He will do the same this time? God is a provider. Stop trying to assume, predict, and think the worst. Let it go. Don’t stress. Don’t worry. God cares and loves you. If you’re a believer and trust God, allow Him to take control and show you what He can do! He did it before and He will do it again!