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Faithful Expectation

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You feel the pressure of the clock ticking and finding enough time to do everything that is needed. I get it. But carving out time like this with Me can really help your use of time to be more efficient. When you calm yourself in My reassuring Presence, it enables you to think more clearly and focus on what is most needed in the present moment. Resist the urge to examine your whole list because that just stirs up panic. Turn to Me and remind yourself of My reliable involvement. Tell yourself, “All is well.” I have a plan that unfolds perfectly for you, just one piece at a time. Take one step, pause, look to Me, and then another….soon, you will be further ahead. Use faithful expectation in how I have equipped you for all you need to live well.

#timeenoughforeverything; #nomoreanxiety; #Godisreliable; #expectGoodthings

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

Stand Tall

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Be brave today. Stand tall even if your insides feel weak, because I’ve got your back and I know the outcomes will turn out well. Bravery comes when you decide to not give in to doubt and forge ahead, regardless of appearances or worry. Whatever happens, I will fashion it eventually into something Good, so go forth with confidence today. Together, we’ve got this.

#bebrave; #Godhasyourback; #youcandothis; #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

In Doable Increments

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You can try to look beyond the horizon, but you won’t be able to see it. That’s because I don’t intend for you to worry about future things. The field and the forests right in front of you are plenty to take in for now. Picture Me clearing a path through the density of all this activity going on in your life. See how it unfolds, just a little bit at a time. You don’t have to cover more ground than what is right in front of you. Things can wait. Trust that I have it all laid out in doable increments, then concentrate on just taking one step at a time. There is no need to run down this path, either. Take your time, and it will all be covered eventually as you stay on track with Me. 

#noneedtohurry; #rightinfrontofyou; #Godhastheplan; #onestepatatime

When Life Feels Hectic

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Pushing the pause button to spend time with Me is the very best thing you can do when life feels worrisome or hectic. Truly, stop everything and talk to Me. Listen for My loving, reassuring voice reminding you, “I’ve got this”. Everything is not all up to you alone. I am here, and I have your destiny capably in My hands. Breathe a sigh of gratitude and relief, knowing you can trust Me and rely on Me for help.

#begrateful; #nomoreanxiety; #mindfulness; #Godistrusrworthy

“Not Today”

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You don’t have to let yourself get all panic-stricken today (or any day, really!). Keep those fearful imaginings and worst-case-scenarios at bay by mentally putting your hand up and saying “Nope! Not today. It isn’t going to play out that way.” Replace worried thinking with images of you and I being together, calmly observing life unfolding peaceably. I want that for you. Picture good outcomes and smiling encounters. Notice the Light around you and inside you. Be confident in the light-filled ways that I work in, through, and near you today. I am yours and You are mine, truly.

#nomoreanxiety; #letlifeunfold; #picturegoodthings; #Godiswithyou

Concentrate on Being My Light

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Concentrate on being My Light today: My partner, – with light-hearted humor, a bright smile, and a warm, welcoming, engaging nature. That draws people in for more and improves interactions. Being authentically light-filled promotes healing and wellness. You are truly an encourager, so just relax and forget about worrying if you are making a good impression. I already know you’ll be great. Rely on My truthful estimation of who you are and what you are capable of.

#bethelight; #authenticity; #encourageoneanother; #youareenough

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