My whole life I've been a worrier. As a kid I would worry if we were at the store and my sister would wander away from us, I'd worry if my mom was a few minutes late from work (before the cell phone age), worry as I was riding my bike to school that someone was watching or following me, worried... worried... worried.
As a mother things haven't changed that much, they maybe have gotten a little worse, and I think that just comes with the territory. For example E was born with a kidney/bladder condition and needed a big surgery when she was two and a half and that was a whole other worry for me - will she be ok? Will her kidney work right? Would she need another surgery? Thankfully she's 100% ok, and her kidney and bladder work perfectly. There are also those times when your babies are small and can't communicate to you what's wrong or what they are feeling, which can send your mama heart into major worry... and then possibly to Web MD to look up symptoms, which totally freaks you out!
My worries became real this week when someone I knew suddenly died. She was young, around 40 and left behind 2 kids - an infant and a almost two year old. My heart breaks for her family and her children that will never know her, and her little girl that is almost two, that for now remembers her mom and is most likely longing for her comfort, kisses and snuggles.
I haven't been able to get this family out of my mind and makes me worry about my children and their health and future. Or if something happened to me and my children had to grow up without me or their dad. Obviously this all is out of my control, but as a person and a mother you can't help but put yourself in the shoes of others or let your mind worry and wander about what could/can go wrong.
When my mind wanders or gets consumed with worry I always think of these scriptures, and am sharing them today for any of you who ever feel the same as I do.
1 Peter 5:7 - Throw all of you anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Phillipians 4:6 - Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.
Matthew 6:34 - So never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have it's own anxieties. Each day has enough of its own troubles.
Luke 12:25 - Who of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his lifespan?
Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
These scriptures always are a breath of fresh air to me, and help me not worry or be as anxious, because really it gets me no where and it takes me away from fully enjoying the moment and what I have right now.
As a mother things haven't changed that much, they maybe have gotten a little worse, and I think that just comes with the territory. For example E was born with a kidney/bladder condition and needed a big surgery when she was two and a half and that was a whole other worry for me - will she be ok? Will her kidney work right? Would she need another surgery? Thankfully she's 100% ok, and her kidney and bladder work perfectly. There are also those times when your babies are small and can't communicate to you what's wrong or what they are feeling, which can send your mama heart into major worry... and then possibly to Web MD to look up symptoms, which totally freaks you out!
My worries became real this week when someone I knew suddenly died. She was young, around 40 and left behind 2 kids - an infant and a almost two year old. My heart breaks for her family and her children that will never know her, and her little girl that is almost two, that for now remembers her mom and is most likely longing for her comfort, kisses and snuggles.
I haven't been able to get this family out of my mind and makes me worry about my children and their health and future. Or if something happened to me and my children had to grow up without me or their dad. Obviously this all is out of my control, but as a person and a mother you can't help but put yourself in the shoes of others or let your mind worry and wander about what could/can go wrong.
When my mind wanders or gets consumed with worry I always think of these scriptures, and am sharing them today for any of you who ever feel the same as I do.
1 Peter 5:7 - Throw all of you anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Phillipians 4:6 - Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.
Matthew 6:34 - So never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have it's own anxieties. Each day has enough of its own troubles.
Luke 12:25 - Who of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his lifespan?
Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
These scriptures always are a breath of fresh air to me, and help me not worry or be as anxious, because really it gets me no where and it takes me away from fully enjoying the moment and what I have right now.
What a beautiful post. It's so true how being a momma takes "worry" to a whole new level. It's in our DNA to protect our children and shelter them from harm but so much is truly out of our control. Death is such a scary thing especially when it hits close to home. It makes me so sad for her kids and I truly can't imagine growing up with out one of my parents. Thanks for sharing Amanda!
I found you through the Thoughts for Thursday link up. Beautiful words. I need those scripture passages to help me through trying times too. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time! -Jess
These are beautiful verses. I'm so sorry you lost a friend and for her family. That is so sad and I understand how that can make you worry. I'm sending you big hugs <3
Thinking of you. That is so hard. I didn't realize after having a child how much more worry was possible. Lovely verses.
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I'm so sorry about your friend- that is so awful! I have always been a worrier too- it's so much worse now that I'm a mom but I find that exercising, prayer and focusing on the positive really help me to keep it in check. I now know why my mom was such a worrier my whole life!
So sorry for your loss - when I hear things like that it puts my worry into extreme overdrive :( I'm a constant worrier too and it's only gotten way worse since having kids.
I'm sorry about your friend. I am a worrier as well and I can only imagine how I will struggle when I have kids. A verse that also helps me, besides what you listed, and how my relationship with God became personal is psalm 56:3: when I am afraid I put my trust in you. Love your heart friend
Thinking of you and the family that lost their mother/wife. What a horrible thing. I'm a worrier too. I stress out and worry about everything but I'm trying to be better about it. It's one of the main reasons I don't have kids yet, I'm worried my worrying will get worse!
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Ugh I am so sorry to hear about someone you know passing. Even when you don't know them well that stuff always hits close to home. I am a lifelong worrier as well...I did the same with my mom growing up, if she was 5 minutes late I assumed she was in a ditch somewhere! I can only imagine what it must be like with your own kids in the picture. I love all those verses and they certainly bring me comfort, too. You are certainly not alone my friend.
Oh girlfriend. I empathize so much. A worried by nature which has only increased full force since becoming a mom. I pray for the family and I pray for you and your family as well. Yes, we know we should be so anxious but it's difficult to set those fears aside. Beautiful verses to meditate on. Jeremiah 29:11 is also a favorite of mine I repeat often. Hugs!!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend -- the fact that her kids won't really have any memories with her is heartbreaking. I second Jeremiah 29:11, it has helped me through so much. And I always try and remember that as much as we like to "plan" our lives out, God's plan is always greater :)
I am sorry for your (and the family's) loss. The scriptures you included are beautiful reminders. Every day is a gift. And I totally understand where you are coming from as a mom. When I experience or hear of loss my favorite carrie underwood song comes to mind "This is our Temporary Home". Where we are going is SO MUCH BETTER!!
we are on the exact same page with this whole worry thing! praying for you and the family as well. trusting in the Lords plan is all we can do sometimes!
Matthew 6:34 is always such a great reminder to me. I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your friend. I know you will be a huge support to her family and those sweet babies who she had to leave. XO
ugh, that is the saddest. I hate how unfair life can be. That poor family. Those poor babies. The worry is killer, but what can you do but let go and live. Beautiful scriptures.
Love this post. I'm a natural worrier also, and motherhood has most definitely given me a whole new set of worries.
I can definitely relate! I am a big ball of worry, all the time. And I too, share in this worry. I’ve never really thought about death and dying until I became a mother. Now it’s constantly on my mind and I worry about it a lot. It’s a constant struggle when I know I should just have faith. My heart is breaking for her family as well. Death is hard, and sometimes seems even harder when it is sudden.
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