I often need to remember how simple it is to give my worries to Jesus.  Daily I give away the small stuff, but then the bigger worries creep in and make life challenging. 

The bigger worries make me feel tired and stressed, and even start to develop pain throughout my body.  Why do I put up with all that when I can rely on Jesus?  Sometimes it takes weighing us down in worry to remember he is on our side and there for us. 

Recently I allowed my thoughts to wonder and imagine all the things that could go wrong.  It lasted longer than usual because it was regarding something close to my heart. 

I wasted not only a few days but possibly a week trying to do all the right things for all the right reasons.  As I felt the heaviness overcome my body each day, I realized I had fallen off the wagon and forgot to give my worries to Jesus.

I stopped what I was doing and prayed.  Asking for forgiveness I put the future in Jesus’s hands.  I let go of the struggle and said if it is going to work I need to let Jesus take the lead.  My worries were unnecessary, I moved forward leaving the details in the hands of Jesus. 

I stopped worrying about what might happen, what might not work, and what problems might arise, and I moved forward with my daily life.  I prayed and trusted Jesus.

It was no surprise when the stress and pain melted away.  What a novel idea, pray and give it to Jesus!  What is surprising to me is how quickly I can forget to put Jesus first. 

I get caught up in the moment and slip out of control.  The stress and pain are a clear signal to me that I have moved off course and need to realign my path.  I need to pray and give it to Jesus.   

Sometimes it takes numerous attempts to give away my worries.  When that happens I know that I need to refocus, slow down, and get my priorities back in line.  My faith is my number one priority.  When my faith is first, I am at peace and all my unnecessary worry disappears.  Remembering always to give thanks to Jesus!     

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