Don't Worry

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share July 15th's devotional from Jesus Calling with you all because it was so relevant to me and hopefully you all:

July 15

Do not worry about tomorrow! This is not a suggestion, but a command. I divided time into days and nights, so that you would have manageable portions of life to handle. My grace is sufficient for you, but its sufficiency is for only one day at a time. When you worry about the future, you heap day upon day of troubles onto your flimsy frame. You stagger under this heavy load, which I never intended you to carry.

Throw off this oppressive burden with one quick thrust of trust. Anxious thoughts meander about and crisscross in your brain, but trusting Me brings you directly into My Presence. As you thus affirm your faith, shackles of worry fall off instantly. Enjoy My Presence continually by trusting Me at all times.

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

—Matthew 6:34

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

—2 Corinthians 12:9

Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

—Psalm 62:8 nkjv

Wow. This was the perfect message at the perfect time, and it is so true. You have no control (whether you think you do or not) over the future or what is to come. Take me as an example. I thought I was invincible, and it turns out I am not. You just don't know what the future holds, so there is no use in worrying about it. Take it one day at a time, and thank God for giving you another day, because you never know what is around the corner.

I know 'take it one day at a time' is very cliche phrase, but it is so true, and now I understand why. 'Live each day to the fullest' is another cliche statement, but again it is sooo true. When something like this happens to you, it is truly eye opening to what is important in life. I know I hit on that topic in my last post, but if anyone learns anything from this whole experience I want it to be to not take anything for granted! I played golf yesterday and got pretty emotional because I didn't know if I would ever be able to play golf again (I use 'play' as a loose term. I shanked the ball all over the place..).

Going from thinking I was invincible to the situation I am in, even though it has been really hard, has been an amazing thing for my faith and family. God has shown up in more ways than one, and it has really helped me figure out what is important and what is not. Thank you all for the continued prayers and support for me and my family. It is truly appreciated and needed.

Much Love,

Nate