Saturday, January 08, 2011
BENT DOWN
By Sally I. Kenndy
January 8, 2011
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not
snuff out. Isaiah 42:3, Matthew 12:20
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1
Peter 5:7
The Christmas and holiday decorations packed up and closeted away for
another year, I found myself a tiny bit tired. Well, simple
explanation, a lot of extra things going on during the month of
December. Yes, a warm, grateful feeling, yet still a bit weary. All of
a sudden the thought occurred to me, maybe I was tip-toeing into the
future.
Thinking and planning can absolutely get me feeling overwhelmed. First
of the new year, resolutions and all that. One day at a time is
definitely the ticket for me here.......the bible says to not worry
about the future, because each day has enough "troubles" of its own!
(Matthew 6:34)
Just as snow falls on an evergreen tree, and a sturdy branch can
become bent down with the weight of the snow, the branch won't break.
Things come into our lives; we might become bent, but we won't break.
Lord, whenever I feel a bit weary, bent down, please help me to
remember that You, Lord, care for me and will provide for me. Help me
to not plan so much. Thank You that the way will unfold, step by step.
I will leave tomorrow's burden to You, God, because You are the great
burden-bearer. Thank you, Lord for carrying and taking care of our
every concern, now and in the days and weeks to come during this new
year. In Jesus' name, amen.
inspirational messages by Sally I. Kennedy
Sally I. Kennedy, ©2011
http://www.sallyikennedy.com
To inquire, comment or manage your subscription, please email sally
at sallyikennedy@bellsouth.net
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BENT DOWN
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not
snuff out. Isaiah 42:3, Matthew 12:20
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1
Peter 5:7
Bent Down
The Christmas and holiday decorations packed up and closeted away for
another year, I found myself a tiny bit tired. Well, simple
explanation, a lot of extra things going on during the month of
December. Yes, a warm, grateful feeling, yet still a bit weary. All of
a sudden the thought occurred to me, maybe I was tip-toeing into the
future.
Thinking and planning can absolutely get me feeling overwhelmed. First
of the new year, resolutions and all that. One day at a time is
definitely the ticket for me here.......the bible says to not worry
about the future, because each day has enough "troubles" of its own!
(Matthew 6:34)
Just as snow falls on an evergreen tree, and a sturdy branch can
become bent down with the weight of the snow, the branch won't break.
Things come into our lives; we might become bent, but we won't break.
Lord, whenever I feel a bit weary, bent down, please help me to
remember that You, Lord, care for me and will provide for me. Help me
to not plan so much. Thank You that the way will unfold, step by step.
I will leave tomorrow's burden to You, God, because You are the great
burden-bearer. Thank you, Lord for carrying and taking care of our
every concern, now and in the days and weeks to come during this new
year. In Jesus' name, amen.
inspirational messages by Sally I. Kennedy
Sally I. Kennedy, ©2011
To inquire, comment or manage your subscription, please email sally
at sallyikennedy@bellsouth.net
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