When Life Throws You a Curve Ball

Life has a way of throwing curve balls at you sometimes. There are so many changes in our life right now...way too many to mention...that it gets overwhelming sometimes. Some of the "curves" are big and pretty significant. Other "curves" are not as big and not nearly as significant, but they still add to the stress. 

 In each instance, we have to learn to take things (whether big or small) one day at a time. When we get so bound up worrying what will happen, we fail to appreciate everything else going on in our lives. For one thing, worry is not good for your health. It does not change the situation nor does it make it better. Sometimes, when we are spending our time worrying, we miss the good things going on around us -- the blessings! 

The best way to stop worrying is to change your focus. If you are focusing on God, you will start to think less about your circumstances and more about Him. When your thoughts are on HIM, you will realize He is in control. Once that realization has been reached then you will let go of your worry. 

If you feel the anxiety/worry creeping back into your focus, pray! The Devil wants nothing more than to steal your joy and rob you of your hope and peace. God is the giver of hope! (Rom. 15:13) He wants to fill you with joy and peace that comes from trusting Him. Let Him!

Though our life is not stress-free at the moment, we do have a savior that is with us. We know He is in control of every situation and He loves us. That may not take away every bad thing that happens in life, but it does make the times more bearable. Just knowing we are not alone goes a long way to help us get through those times. 

I don't know how someone that is not a Christian makes it through the more difficult times of life without having Christ in their lives. THAT seems unbearable!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
 Philippians 4:6-7

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