Worry Wart

That's what I am.  At least, I struggle with worry wartism (not a word, but it should be).  I think it's a momma/wife thing.  Or maybe even a woman thing.  Whatever.  But there are times when I really struggle it.  And the rub of it is...it is just plain, old, flat-out, yucky SIN.  "Being a woman/mom/wife" just never works as an excuse.  Nope.  Not ever.  


I am always held accountable by 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."


Worry is such a product of fear, isn't it?  Whether it be over your husband, the kids, the house, money, or even the state of the world.  And in the above verse, it says that God doesn't give us that fear.  Well, if he doesn't then who does?  Yup, Satan.  When we worry, we aren't submitting to our Father...we are putting ourselves in the hands of the enemy.  That is sinful.  Fortunately, God is faithful and forgiving.  Aren't we glad? :-)


I was recently reading Proverbs 21 and verse 31 really smacked me upside the head, "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord."


There is nothing wrong with being cautious; being prepared.  But worrying is completely fruitless.  God has already determined the outcome.  Every single aspect is in His hands.  Personally, there isn't any other place I'd rather have my life...in His hands; not the enemy's.


So I'm going to work harder on trusting more not being a worry wart.  How about you? :-)