Stressed? Let it go!!

Had a great day at work. Driving home, I was listening to Christian Radio, and the pastor was talking about some slick new church opening up near where he lived, and they had sent out brochures saying how they had the answer to success in life, and happiness, and a bunch of feel-good stuff. He said--that isn't real Biblical teaching--real Biblical teaching is this--" Life is hard, then you die and go to heaven!!" That helps put a lot of things in perspective!! The pain, the fear, the disappointments, the worries, the sadness, the loss, are just part of life in this fallen world. My worries and stress over the many things I thought were important, just need to take a hike!! All that matters is what is done for Him. Have a great rest of the week!!

Resolutions/Goals/Wait on the Lord?

I have given up on New Year's Resolutions this year. Instead, I am making some goals for the new year and my future. This is the first day of the rest of my life!! No looking back, just striving forward to God's purpose for me. Some events in my life are causing me considerable stress--but I know who is in control, so I refuse to worry and be stressed. At least on the outside. I'm still searching for that inner peace which can only come from God. I only know this much--God has plans for me, plans to prosper me, not to harm me, plans to give me a hope and a future!! How can I doubt, or feel stress about anything when I am convinced God is in control. I will have goals--only ones that align with the will of God. Then I will wait on Him, and receive what he has promised me! Happy New Year!!