Ok, so I wrote this last month in my journal when was fresh on my heart because lately I've haven't had much access to a computer. Ha, but the issues still remains. I have the tendency to worry about everyone and everything. Now God has already told me not to worry, as expressed in Matthew 6:25-34. This has helped me to minimize the worrying in many areas in my life. I didn't say all because it was today (Well actually In September when this was written) that I realized I still cared what people think of me; something I thought I had conquered back in high school. See what I realized is that I can make myself believe that I've overcame something until the test come along. And my test came Labor Day weekend during a singles event at my church.

See sometimes I like to take internal retreats and like most retreats, you take them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. And like most retreat camp sites, there are plenty of places one can go hide and then come out from some random cave to join the rest of the campers right before the camp fire is extinguished and all of the marsh-mellows are melted. So what does this have to do with the Christian Singles Mingle during Labor Day weekend? You've guessed right! I did not mingle.

     The event was set up for fellow single available Christians to get to know one another during a talent showcase where they weaved social games we were to play through out the night. However, I took my bag of marsh-mellows and stuff them all in my mouth so that I wouldn't have to share them with anyone else! In other words, I chose to be quiet and didn't really connect with anyone I didn't already know. So the day after this event I was thinking back on all of this when I realized I still cared about what others though about me. I was also during this time when God lead me to read Romans 8:28-39. Showing me through this scripture that His word is not just applicable to a response for Christians to the wickedness of the world but in also a Christian setting. And that I shouldn't be worried about my future , whether or not I'll be married or successful but that God who has given His children all things for our behalves, even His dear, precious and righteous son, would give us all things. And it is silly to worry about anything when verse 38 & 39 sums it all up!

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Other Scripture References:

1 John 2:16 MES

Proverbs 18:24 KJV

Until Next Time, 

RWH~

Well, my anniversary month, a year of Rea Was Here Blogging in Cyberspace and I can't believe I almost missed it! To commemorate this day I'm posting and old school favorite on all anniversaries!!!

Philippians 4:6-9

6 In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

This just a reminder for all of you who maybe going through a dark valley or is prone to major worrying (which I know I'm guilt of). Last week I lost two of my cousin who were murdered. I am sad that someone would find it right to take the lives of others. Moreover, before this Mother's Day the lives to two young mothers.  This was just one more Job occurence (Jobe of the Bible) I did not need to happen in my life. I wish things were better, I wish my cousins were here. I feel like the loss of their lives trumps anything I was worrying about before. I don't know if they knew the Lord, I pray and hope they did. One thing I do know is that tomorrow is not promised and it's foolish to waste today. If you don't know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior I encourage you to consider Him. Why? Because we are too sinful to get into Heaven on are own merit. And I can attest that with Jesus life has been hard but I can only imagine how much harder it would be without Him in my life. There is no bargaining with God after life leaves your body. Please consider Christ.  

With Love,

      Rea   

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