He Can Handle My Worries - And Yours
Morning Pages Week Two
I shared last week that I am going through the 12-week workbook “The Artist's Way.” As a part of the course, I write three pages in a journal each day. I am sharing a section of my writing each week with you. I would love your feedback on this new approach to my weekly Dispatch.
I used to wake up in the middle of the night and once my mind engaged I would worry. I worried about all kinds of things - kids, work, finances and much more. I still can worry, but not like I used to.
One of the big problems with my night worry was that it solved absolutely nothing. I never came up with a great solution. The interesting thing is that I cannot remember even one of the things that I worried about! The lost sleep and tossing and turning were all for naught. I remember being fed up with all of this. I decided all this worry was stupid - plus I was exhausted.
I began to notice the Scripture verses that talked about worry and that God did not want us to worry because He would take care of us. I think for the first time in my life, I really heard that message. If God could create anything and everything, He certainly could handle my worries. Sure, I can still worry today but redirecting those worries to God comes a lot sooner and easier now. God truly is enough!
Questions For You To Think About:
What are you worrying about today?
Is there a step you can take that will solve or resolve the issue?
Where are you fitting God into your pattern of worry?
What does it mean to you to think that “God is enough?
2 Minute Drill
“Bitter or Better”
Quick Hits:
This Week’s Quote: Jim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel turns 54 this month. He is an American film and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of Jesus in the movie The Passion of the Christ. He is married to former high school English teacher Kerri Browitt. Together they adopted three children from China who had cancer.
"I do love scenes—but not ones with gratuitous sex. I also don’t do gratuitous violence. And it's not just about my wife, although that's important. It's sin, pure and simple. I mean, it's wrong.”
“My faith doesn't go over real well in Hollywood.”
This Week’s Trivia Question
Here’s a combination music and football trivia question for you:
What Motown singer tried out for the Detroit Lions in 1970?
This Week’s Did You Know?
The longest place name in the world is 85 letters long.
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu is in New Zealand.
Awesome Marriage This week
AM Podcast: Practical Tips for Blended Families with Special Guests Scott and Vanessa Martindale | Episode 528
Scott and Vanessa Martindale are great friends and the founders of Blended Kingdom Families, a stepfamily ministry that exists “to break the cycle of divorce, equip marriages and unite blended families with the truth of God’s Word.” Join us!
AM YouTube Channel: A Game Plan for Better Sex
In this week’s vlog, I talk with you about a template for your sex life to lay over every season of your marriage.
AM YouVersion Plan: One Foot Out The Door
This five day plan is specifically written for the spouse who finds themselves struggling and with one foot out the door. We will reflect on how the conversations and relationships around us can give life or death to our marriage.
This Week’s Trivia Answer:
Marvin Gaye - He bulked up nearly 30 pounds and trained with future Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders while preparing for his tryout. He didn't make the cut but remained close to several players who sang background vocals on his 1971 hit, "What's Going On."