Mondays...

Monday. It's supposed to be a fresh start, the beginning of a brand new week. Most of the time, it's just a reminder of all we failed to complete the week before. But today, I LIKED Monday. Sure, in the beginning I fretted about unresolved class scheduling for our Sunday school classes, final exams Josh is facing this week, and my own disappointing anxiety issues that spilled out in front of a friend Saturday. But then I spoke with a friend this afternoon...okay my therapist...it's really nice having someone that is trained to keep your head on straight...LOL...anyway...

After our talk, I was feeling a little free-er (okay, I know that's not a word, but I like how it sounds!) ...ready to just bury it...let it all go...release it. And then, it dawned on me...that's exactly what I'm SUPPOSED to do! God wants to unburden us, to give us His strength in the midst of this life. He just asks that we lay it at the cross...and LEAVE it there. How often do I only render lip-service to this truth. Lord, forgive me.

As you're facing the day-to-day cares that can seem to wrap around you like a hungry boa, take a tip from the jumgle explorers...don't fight quick-sand! Lay back, relax, and let Him pull you across the top to the other side. :-) CHOOSE to praise Him, CHOOSE the joy He brings, and THANK Him for all His blessings!...and BREATHE!!!!!