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You Are Valued

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Every now and then I see your insecurities cropping up. In deep places, old scars and messages trick you back into thinking you aren’t good enough for love, attention, security, or good gifts. This couldn’t be further from the truth. You are loved and valued by many, and most importantly, by Me. It is My heart toward you that is good and kind, and I want to lavish you with love. Don’t let your “worthiness” be tainted wrongly by the broken world. Today, allow yourself to believe in your value not only through what you bring to the table, but also by the love you so deservingly are sent. Receive it in full, with no strings attached.

#youareworthy; #youareenough; #youareloved; #Godsheartiskind

Give Me Your Lists

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There are many distractions tugging at you for your time and attention. Practice slowing and choosing one thing at a time to focus on. I can help you organize what to prioritize. Give Me all of your lists and the weight of your worry. I am here, always trying to make it more manageable for you. Problems arise when you look at the mounds and forget I am here, steadily taking care of the stacks, one by one. Look to Me for guidance and lean on Me for security. Peace is available when you remember I am in your midst and will never allow things to be too much to handle. Trust Me: we can get through anything together.

#onethingatatime; #Godhelps; #peaceisavailable; #nomoreanxiety

Step Back and Be Calmed

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When you find yourself in a place where you are super worked up about something, it is probably time to step back. Remove yourself and check your thoughts to see if you are being tripped up by thinking “it’s all up to me” to handle or fix or address. That simply isn’t true. I am your God. I am sovereign over all things. Step back until you can see and be reminded of this deep truth: that as your God, I am with you and looking out for you. Maybe I only need you to show up and offer your presence, because I’ll handle the rest. Leave any “fixing” up to My capable hands. I want you to find peace again, not living agitatedly with anxious and stress-filled approaches. Step back, breathe, and be calmed by how I am at work in your life.

#calmdown; #nomoreanxiety; #letgoandletGod; #notyourstofix

Gentle Reassurance

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Cozy up to Me, like a small child who wants a story read before bedtime. Come close, with child-like hunger and trust for special time together. I am safe, comforting, and trustworthy. I recognize your vulnerable side that just needs to be held a while. When no one else “gets” that or sees you or provides the validation you desire, you can count on Me to be ever-present and aware of all your intricate needs. Come to My open arms for gentle reassurance. I’ve got you, My child; you needn’t be afraid.

#Godseesyou; #youareloved; #nomoreanxiety; #reassurance

Accept My Unconditional Love with Gratitude

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Linger with Me a while until you sense My all-encompassing love for you. Let all anxiety be dispelled in this moment. I AM. I am HERE. I am HELPING. I ACCEPT YOU FULLY. Move on from past mistakes and regrets, accepting My unconditional love with gratitude. This is true living. You are Mine, and my love for you endures through everything.

#nomoreanxiety; #gratitude; #acceptGodslove; #Godishere

Time With Me Isn’t Wasted

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You’re not wasting time when you spend it with Me. I help you get into gear and focus. I calm you down whenever you push the pause button and remember to join Me in trust for My design of your day. Yes, I want you to give your all, but I don’t want that to be driven by anxiety or crazy-making. Come to Me first with all your imagined plans and to-do lists, and let’s sort them out together. I am with you and enjoy spending the whole day together, really.

#timewithGod; #slowdown; #nomoreanxiety; #pushthepausebutton

Goodness Can Always Be Found

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Life is full of choices. Loving others is a good choice. Making time to be creative is also a good choice. My Spirit can be found in both places. I appreciate your giving heart. There will be time enough for everything, so seek peace and follow after it. Stay with Me and see how I make each day anew. Goodness can always be found, and you can choose to focus on it.

#makegoodchoices; #GoodnessAbounds; #Timeenoughforeverything

Be Inspired in the Act of Noticing

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I see you. I understand your ways of thinking and I know how you long to become and remain inspired. Truly, there are many little inspirations delicately placed all around you. The trick, – or actually the skill to develop – is seeing and recognizing them as such. A jewel of light shining on a blade of grass in the morning dew can remind you that I am here. I have this day planned well for you already. Be more inspired in the act of noticing today, and enter with joyful anticipation knowing that you cannot know what to expect. Only I know that. Be not afraid or worried; I have Good things in store and am here to help you through any challenges.

#nomorefear; #beinspired; #anticipation; #Goodthingsinstore

Motivation

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Just do it: get out there today. Immerse yourself fully in whatever task or interaction I place before you. Work on being fully present and attentive, not distracted by “what’s supposed to happen next”. Motivation can be that simple. Be here now, for I am with you in this place.

#motivation; #mindfulness; #bepresent; #getgoing

Allow Me to Take the Pressure Off

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There are so many things clamoring for your attention as you replay thoughts from previous encounters or imagine interactions yet to come. Both are needless activities. I call you to awareness of the present! You are Mine. Stop and take stock of everything I am providing in this very moment: food, warmth, love, safety, security, – plans for your welfare, not for dismay! Your flesh and bones are in working condition for the tasks I have in store for you. Stop agonizing over insignificant details. Give in to My Will, discovering how I make life flourish for you. Abundant, tender, meaningful life. As you rely on Me to take care of you, worries about the future will lessen. My reliable provision is there for you, so allow Me to take the pressure off. 

#nomoreanxiety; #Godwillprovide; #stopworrying; #letgoandletGod