1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He
cares for you.” ESV
I am pretty universally known by those around me as a
worrier. I am working on turning that title into “warrior”, however. Of course,
the true antidote to worry is diving into scripture, followed by faithful
prayer and release. I know this and have practiced it often, but I am no pro at
it yet. Sometimes my screaming worry mind drowns out my ability to listen when
the Holy Spirit calls me to prayer and peace.
This morning, my husband – who people would not consider a
worrier at all – was all wound up about what his workday could potentially
bring. Before we even had a chance to speak, he had hypothesized all these
different scenarios and how he was going to attack them head-on. I listened,
tried to share some perspective I was getting, but nothing worked. Then, very
shortly before he was ready to walk out the door (extra early I may add), I
grabbed the new daily study he gave me for Christmas and asked him to pause for
a moment. He anxiously did, as I know he was extremely preoccupied, and I read
the short blurb and the verse. It was the truth of God’s word that calmed my
hubby’s soul, for God know, as He always does, just what he needed.
“We are from God, and whoever knows God
listens to us; but
whoever is not from God does
not listen to us. This is how we recognize the
Spirit of truth and
the spirit of falsehood.”
1 John 4:6
These words washed over my husband, and I could see the
worry begin to fade out of him. Then I moved into warrior prayer and lifted him
up mightily to our Lord. He had stopped long enough to listen to what God had
for him today, and it made all the difference. Not only did he move forward with
clarity and strength, but nothing that he gave so much worry power this morning
came to pass. To God be the glory!
One more thing. Don’t ever be timid about praying with someone
right in their moment of need. It truly is so powerful and humbling. I know when
I am bold enough to do so, those moments always turn into anointed ones indeed.
1 comment:
Thank you for sharing this story Lehann. I shared with the kids your story about New Year's Eve and praying for a resolution and God intervening and answering your prayer and keeping you safe.
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