As a child growing up, whenever I was worried about something, my mother use to always say, "Girl, don't worry about it. Just let go and let God."
As a kid, I didn't really understand what she meant. Let go and let God do what? Let God worry about it? Naw, I couldn't do that. I couldn't trust that He would worry about it as much as I would. I knew He had tons of other people that he had to worry about too, so I figured He wouldn't give my "worry" the amount of attention that it needed.
So, I continued to worry.
How could you just "let it go" as Mom suggested?
If it was something I had to worry about, I had to worry about it, right?
I mean, if I had a really important test, I had to worry about whether or not I was going to pass-especially since I didn't spend enough time studying.
As I grew older, there were other things to worry about, but still, I felt I had to worry about them for myself because God wouldn't give it the appropriate attention that I would-worrying.
I worried about whether or not that boy would really like me for who I am; I worried about whether I would have the money to hang out this weekend; I worried if I had enough to cover my car note if I bought those shoes that I simply HAD to have. I worried about whether or not I would be able to hold my tongue and not cuss my boss out when she started to get on my nerve; I worried about whether or not my hair would stay tight the entire day.
But no matter what I worried about I always would hear my mother, in the back of my mind, saying, "Don't worry. Let go and let God."
The other day I was on the phone with my mother and she was worried about not hearing from my brother. I have a brother that is sort of "out there" and he is the source of a lot of worrying for my parents.
But as she was telling me how she doesn't understand why he won't return her calls and why he doesn't stop by to see her and how worried she is that he isn't eating properly and worried that he might be in the streets, I heard her words come out of my mouth, back to her ears. "Mommy, don't worry. Let go and let God."
She laughed and said, "Yeah, you are right. There is no need to worry. I'm praying. I'm praying every day. As of right now, I'm turning it over to God. He'll take care of him."
Then it clicked.
There is never any reason to worry about anything. Worry does nothing but cause anxiety.
If there is a problem that you are worried about STOP worrying. Just say a little prayer and let go of the problem and let God work it out. Then, trust, with all your heart that God will solve the problem, or bring the answer to you, or make the situation go away.
Whatever you are worried about becomes bigger the more you worry about it.
From this moment on, make the conscious decision that you will not worry ever again. Just let go and let God. Trust and everything will turn out right.
Dawn Fields is a motivational speaker, author and life coach who teaches how to discover God's purpose for your life and incorporate it into a lucrative career. Visit the web site at http://www.dawnfields.com and be sure to sign up for Your Life's Purpose newsletter by sending a blank email to http://www.dawnfields.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Tune in to her radio broadcast each Thursday at 9 p.m EST by visiting http://www.dawnfields.com
executive chauffeured services Bradford .. Madison to Airport carMy wife, our friend and I went to listen to... Read More
"Everything in the universe is a pitcher brimming with wisdom... Read More
The question of life after death is one that continues... Read More
WOW ... what a question. But today, while I was... Read More
(Channelled)Roy, this morning in "Roy Bits," you tried to write... Read More
Everything in the entire universe, big and small, visible and... Read More
As we proceed further into the 21st century there is... Read More
Were you lied to as newborn Christian? I was...let me... Read More
Coming face to face with yourself in the space between... Read More
There is a concept in Jewish mystical thought known as... Read More
In my life, I have tried... Read More
What is the true nature of any illness? Research in... Read More
I heard recently on a Christian radio station somebody talking... Read More
The spiritually dead church. Now, I am not talking about... Read More
With another year full of family events coming upon us,... Read More
Can God really heal your pain? Does every trial come... Read More
James 1:23-24Anyone who listens to the word but does not... Read More
The fastest way to raise your frequency is to do... Read More
In an edition of Reader's Digest, I stumbled upon a... Read More
Matthew 2:1-12The Visit of the Wise Men1 Now after Jesus... Read More
There was this TV commercial a couple of years back... Read More
Self-actualization comes down to three basic premises: this is who... Read More
Everybody knows that if you stick your hand in a... Read More
Just for a moment think of what is stopping you... Read More
New Age Spirituality is all about getting back your power.... Read More
O'Hare Chicago prom limo ..The tongue is such a tiny little organ. Yet, it... Read More
As the artist and designer for Ashbach Designs, I want... Read More
Carl Jung, 20th century psycho analyst and dream researcher, said:... Read More
One important factor in how we go through life is... Read More
Talking about your "soul" and the deeper things in life... Read More
Is it really possible that Don Juan could command the... Read More
I had visions of my daughter for about five years... Read More
Uh, oh. I'm in trouble now. I found God. Now... Read More
Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or... Read More
Spiritual health is generally an overlooked aspect of healing. However,... Read More
For some of us, EVERY DAY IS HALLOWEEN!!! If you... Read More
forgiveness stories quotes definition and loveForgiveness is that quality in... Read More
God poetry is one of my favorite genres, although I... Read More
On January 13th 1982 an Air Florida flight crashed off... Read More
You're probably sabotaging your successful Christian life right now if... Read More
Inspirational author Vernon Howard wrote, "Would you be worried over... Read More
A Tarot card deck typically consists of 78 colorful cards... Read More
(Channelled)Roy, what a marvellous job you are doing on your... Read More
When I first heard Donnie McClurkin's song, "We Fall Down... Read More
Do you go to God seeking His will for your... Read More
INTRODUCTIONSpiritual affirmations are positive, statements of intention, that facilitate manifestation.... Read More
Would you like an exciting and wonder-full resolution for the... Read More
The question isn't, "Is there life after death."Rather, the question... Read More
We humans are a funny, funny breed. We spend our... Read More
The time has come for the mass population on Earth... Read More
Spirituality |