Refuse To Worry

Mar 4

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30 March 2025

In building my brand, it's difficult to go day by day as if nothing is wrong.

Leaving everything to a Power greater than yourself is a testament to faith indeed! It's not natural and goes against every fiber in your as if you're holding your breath.

Fret not, love! You are not walking this journey alone. Please read the following poem from Sunday School Times called: His Way

God sent me on when I would stay

(`Twas cool within the wood);

I did not know the reason why.

I heard a boulder crashing by

`Cross the path where I had stood.

He had me stay when I would go;

"Your will be done," I said.

They found one day at early dawn,

Across the way I would have gone,

A serpent with a mangled head.

I ask no more the reason why,

Although I may not see

The path ahead, His way I go;

For though I know not, He does know,

And He will choose safe paths for me.

This reminded me of my experiences. How many times did I do my own thing, or try to design the outcome, only for it not to turn out as hoped or planned? No matter the circumstance, there is a lesson to be learned, and it isn't as hard when I stay out of the way.

At 41, I know I've gotten in my own way, in the past. I have learned my lesson!

So, what do I do?

Pray
Meditate
Write
Listen to music
Enjoy each day as the gift it is
Thankful and blessed to be alive

What about during tough times?

Like now?

Same thing, although the music may be louder in volume.

I dance.
I speak positivity in my life by focusing on the blessings and good in my life.

Most importantly, I share with you and hope to be of help.

Stay Blessed

Shanti Marie

4 March 2025

I titled today's post with the start of my devotion this morning. I am exploring a different path; for the last 12 years, I've worked as a nurse at the bedside, for Home Health, and specialty ambulatory. There is a growth period when starting a new chapter in life, whether it's a job, school, etc. One must remember that each day will have its own set of challenges.

"The best defense is continual communication with Me, richly seasoned with Thanksgiving," Jesus Calling - Enjoying Peace in His Presence, by Sarah Young.

I find this comforting as I manage the day-to-day challenges of this new journey. As much as I'd like to sit and worry about what I do or do not have, what I may be running out of, etc., I must stay close to my Higher Power. He, alone, takes away the anxiety constantly running scenarios through my mind that keep me up at night.

It started out slow, but over the years, I've learned always to be grateful, especially in uncertainties because I may not know what to do now, but my Higher Power does. That's all that matters!

Verses of the day:

Luke 12: 25-26, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?"

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV, "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

I am confident that I am where I am supposed to be.

Can't Give Up Now by Mary Mary - 1st/2nd verse and chorus:

Verse

There will be mountains that I will have to climb

And there will be battles that I will have to fight

But victory or defeat, it's up to me to decide

But how can I expect to win if I never try

Chorus

I just can't give up now

I've come too far from where I started from

Nobody told me the road would be easy