I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. It will be addressed in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it.
It sounded like a great idea. I knew that a physical demonstration of handing it over to God would help . . . but I didn't immediately do it. I don't know why, but it took me 3 days before I labelled a small basket. I tore off some scraps of paper, and I wrote down 2 things. Yes, there are other things in my life that I need God to take care of, but these are my most immediate concerns. These are the worries that have been eating away at me. These are things that I can't do, and I need to stop trying. So, I put them in the box --
I know that this would be a much better blog post if I could say that an overwhelming peace came over me or something like that -- but it didn't. Old habits die hard, and it seems that I am wired to worry . . . and maybe even to wallow in worry. I really do want to stop holding on though. So, when I start to feel anxious, I am going to remind myself - I put that in the box. And eventually, I want to fill that box up and empty all of my worries out.
9 comments:
What a great idea! I am going to go and find my SFGTD box RIGHT NOW. I, too think old habits die hard. I use to worry a lot more, but I still worry about a lot of things. I think this is a great idea, and I thank you!
If Jay reads this post, he will have me make a SFGTD box!! I'm such a worrier, and it drives him (and my mom) nuts. I'll have to remember to do this. I hope that you eventually find the peace that you are looking for. (and I'd be like you - it would take me some time!!)
i'll be praying for you to be able to let it all go. i'm a worrier (is that a word?) by nature, but am learning to chill out little by little. it has been a major battle (sorry, Lord), but it is getting better. i'm praying that you'll make some headway soon!
I think this is a great idea. We all need a "gentle" or not-so-gentle reminder that God is in control... it doesn't mean that we won't worry. I know that for me there have been things in my life I have had to turn over to God daily... I am praying for you and for your family. :)
That is a great idea. I just write a note to God and put it in my bible. It really is amazing when I go through a read them from years ago, how he has answered them. Sometimes my way, sometimes not, but I see his hand in everything after time has passed. I am praying for your babies to be home, and it is written in a note to God in my bible. Love, Beya
You know me... Worrying is my job... I worry for everyone... if you are my friend you need not to worry b/c I'll do enough for the both of us. I've tried very hard this past year especially to present my worries and requests to GOD... thanks for the advice, maybe a SFGTD box would help me with that.
What a good idea! Maybe I can do this, but then what would I have to do with myself? ;)
I think that's a great idea. I tend towards the controlling, and I hate not being able to make decisions or know the answers to problems, but life isn't like that, and to learn to let go is a great gift. I think a physical box and physical paper on which to write your worries and then to physically shut them away is a great thing to do!
Wishing you peace!
Now that is a great idea....especially the way Guatemala is right now-Something only God can straighten out!
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