Constant Communication

"Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."

Philippians 4:6

I've been called optimistic by many people. But I've always had a thing about preparing for the worst. That way I am never disappointed, right?

Well....

That mentality, from middle school, has encouraged my development of stress, anxiety, fear, and worry. Not to extreme levels by any means. But enough to keep me distracted. I am sure almost all of us have dealt with these at some point. That's okay, that's normal. It's just what we do with it......

Jesus came to save us and set us free. Even though this culture doesn't make room for the thought of living a stress free life, Jesus' culture is all about freedom. Anyone can have it too, even me. 

This is an excerpt from a devotional I read.

It helped me feel a relief and freedom from this whole stuck in stress mentality.

I look forward to the day where I realize the freedom in Jesus Christ that I have. 

& I'm learning little bits every day

"..the Scripture uses the extremes of "anything and "everything" to express how completely our lives should be bathed in prayer. The practice of communicating with God freely and continually throughout the day can encompass any issue of concern to you. We are invited by God to lay out our personal requests before Him..."

"Knowing that God is powerful and loving, a wise man and woman turn all their worries into prayers."