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No Friend of Mine

 I have found myself falling back into old habits lately. Bad habits. I stay up way too late at night and I struggle to get up by 7:30 the next day. Not only do I stay up too late but I have noticed that since Sunday I haven't had "restful" sleep. I can't get comfortable, tossing and turn all.night.long. I have also woken in the wee hours of the morning, unable to go back to sleep. BUT WHY?? 

Bad habit #2: picking up my phone first thing. Darn social media...Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat...and the list goes on. When I first get up I head on over the the Gram. This morning that lead me straight to TicTok.  

*Sidebar- I have recently tried to make a conscious effort to go to my Bible app because if I have to pick up my phone first thing, at least it can be to fill my head with meaningful words to start my day*   Do you see how that can turn into an hour of scrolling? These beasts we call social media....we have to fuel the beasts. Have you noticed how it's called your "feed"? We must feed the beast. 

Once I remembered that I was supposed to be on the Bible app first, I quickly headed there instead of going any further on TikTok. What is the first thing I see on my YouVersion Story?  "What are you holding on to? Today we'll see how to trust God with whatever burdens we're carrying."

I have been struggling all week with this very thing. I have pushed through all of the sleepless nights, headaches, and heart flutters..but as this hurricane and the weekend approach, I know what is happening. Anxiety is building up. I have spoken numerous times on this platform about my anxiety. It is definitely not a friend of mine. 

I read on and the Verse of the Day comes from Jeremiah 31:25 : " I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."  Wow. Isn't it amazing how God speaks to you? His Word is always relevant. 



I will NOT give in to my anxiety. I WILL focus on giving all of my burdens to The One who can handle all things. He is all powerful. He doesn't need my help.  God said it; I believe it!

Do you struggle with anxiety? Cast all of your cares on Him then let it go. 

Much Love, 

Beth


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