There is a saying...

My mind wandered back to finances yet again...I could see my checkbook and the numbers were not putting us in as comfortable position as I would like it with a planned trip back home for Thanksgiving.  Worry.

It all started with having to attend weekly physical therapy appointments, and having to fork out a co-pay for each visit.  It was adding up.  Then I received my updates for this year's health insurance and if I reviewed it correctly - my copays were going to be even higher.  Worry.

Later that day, I was listening to some coworkers chatter and one said that a hiring freeze has been put into place.  I did not quite believe her until this morning and I saw the number of jobs had decreased significantly at the job hunting site.  I have a couple friends and family trying to obtain work.  Worry.

What is going on, Lord?

Quietly this morning, I thought of these things and then I went looking...looking for God's promises and read,

"For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows you need these things. ~ Luke 12:30" 

So, if our Father already "knows" what we need (not want, but need) then I need not worry.  He's got this!  He gets me!  He knows what I need!

"I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. ~ Psalm 121:1-2"

So, as I read this my imagination got the best of me....I imagined a huge mountain (all these things) that was in my way...it was scary, there were noises that frightened me and I did not want to face the mountain of problems but then I saw Him...my hero, my warrior, my defender....The Lord!  He has already battled, He has already won, He has already defeated, He has already overcome....any obstacle, issue or worry that I may face....He is my help!  He made heaven and earth! They belong to Him! He reigns in the midst of everything and has won!  Worry you have no place in our lives! God is receiving the glory because He knows what we need! He is my help and my salvation! And He loves me!  He loves you!

So, God I give you all my worries for today.  I pray that you will lead and direct me in my paths.  Help me to be a wise leader, to be proactive and not reactive, to not fear or worry when the mountain looms because I know in my heart that You Got This!  Thank you God!

Pray like you have never prayed before....and remember His promises.  Do not be afraid or worry! God loves you.