Well, I completed my first week back and I have to say it has been much easier getting back in the swing this time. I am so thankful this has been a good week for me.
I had begun to anticipate the work I would do upon my return and began to get anxious. As you know the pace in Afghanistan is fast, so I started to think and worry about my return quite a bit my last week home. I can honestly say that the anxious worrying feelings did me no good at all. I don’t know why I do that to myself. There really is no reason to worry. I love that the Lord tells us in Luke 12:22–26 (TNIV)
22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
All of that worrying I did while the entire time Christ had it covered for me! May I encourage you to join me in a renewed effort to not worry so much? Whether you’re coming or going from Afghanistan, or there are things going on at home that are out of your control….do your best to lean on Christ’s words and wisdom in this matter. It works!
Be Blessed!
Thanks for this great reminder of where my cares belong....with Him! I needed to hear this today :o) I'm posting a link to this post on my facebook because I'm sure someone else needs to hear it, too. As always, we are praying for you and anticipating your safe and speedy return!
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