Daily Delight
“But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” -Matthew 6:30
Reading this part of the Sermon on the Mount felt as if the Lord himself was talking to me directly, “O, Brooke you have little faith”. I was convicted and a little taken aback. I immediately imagined myself in His presence, feeling foolish for ever doubting the creator of the Universe. Worry and anxiety have been a constant struggle for me. In reading these scriptures it became apparent to me that when I worry, I am doubting the Lord’s power. When I say that out loud, I feel even more foolish. How can I doubt the Creator?! Whose hands spun the stars, the planets, the beauty that surrounds us and you and I?
When I focus on my problems and not His power, I go astray. I counted three times during the Sermon that the Lord commanded us not to worry. It is in our faith that we should trust Him and his plans for our life. To help me lean into Him and less on myself, I began praying throughout my day. Sometimes, I am driving, walking or sitting. It doesn’t really matter, the Lord only looks to what is in our heart. I take the big things, small things and everything in between. Sometimes my prayers are a casual conversation of praise and thanksgiving. Other times I am asking for guidance, wisdom and encouragement. In doing so, I have felt more closer to him than ever before. I worry a lot less and have found more peace in my days. Whenever I find myself “what if’ing my life”, I immediately take it to God, for He is almighty!Remembering the Lord’s promise, He will never give us more than we can handle. If we are in a place of angst and struggle, lean into Him and He will walk you through. Worrying steals our joy and pushes us farther from our Lord.Pray this simple but mighty prayer:Lord, please take this worry and fill it with your peace, grace and mercy.
About the Author
Diana Carter is a writer and teacher enamored by the vision of a generation of women boldly embracing their Biblical identities. She spends her weeks as a Communications Director at a large multi-site church in Charlotte, NC where she lives with her husband, Tyler.Diana founded Because I’m His, an online community committed to equipping women in their true identities, in 2016. In between all of the serious stuff, you can usually find her with Tyler: shamelessly binge-watching Bravo! or brewery hopping with friends.You can connect with Diana on Instagram here and follow along with the Because I'm His tribe here.