I would usually divert to one of the first verses I memorized as an adult: "Do not be anxious in anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6) Amazing verse. A biblical how-to-deal-with-anxiety task.
However, the #CoffeeAndJesus girls
are studying Psalm 139 & 1 Corinthians 13.
Feel free to join us!
{If you haven't noticed, I absolutely adore my Coffee and Jesus ladies. They are all amazing. Such an amazing group of women who have hearts for God with a passion that is so rare these days. Some of them blog too! Meet Katie, Andrea, Allison & Jennifer}
Psalm 139:23 and 24:
Search me, O God,
and know my heart;
Try me and know my
anxious thoughts;
And see if there be any
hurtful way in me,
And lead me
in the everlasting way.
If I'm gonna be real with you right now... This verse in Psalm 139 may have rocked me a lil' bit. I know not to be anxious. I know what to do should I be anxious. I know to thankfully and intimately hand everything over to God. Kinda like, "let go, let God." God's got this, right? Yet...
Do I dare invite God to search the nooks and crannies of my heart and head to see if there is anything I haven't handed over? Honestly, if I did, what would He find? Do I ask God to try me? If tried, what would I do?
I posted here about how I'm known. So, this hidden anxiety isn't even hidden, is it? This plea for searching isn't for God to find, it's for God to expose. It's for God to show me what I've hidden - anxiety included.
Search me and show me.
Try me and remove my blinders.
Lead me your way!
In the name of Jesus!
So excited to be linking up with
Cat over at This Little Life of Mine
for the month of February!
If you wanna join in, here's the layout:
I've never came across Psalm 139 before. Thank-you for sharing this. I suffer from anxiety and it was very though provoking.
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Psalm 139 is a fabulous chapter! Dive in girlie and let me know how it goes! It will not disappoint. I promise. Thanks for visiting Candice! Hope your weekend has been full of peace and joy!
Deletelove the idea of God is not to find but to expose. He's so faithful to do that slowly, gently and little by little allow us to conquer each small piece. Such an encouraging thought, as usual :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this verse. I think it should use it as a prayer, daily. God knows my heart, but when I ask Him to search me, know me and try me, we are in true relationship.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this post i always find myself saying I give you everything and the stuff I dont know im holding on to, what a great verse, thank you. Tara.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to join the challenge but I'm looking for a little more guidance in understanding the challenge. Do you blog daily using the 30 day challenges as prompts? I don't want to miss your reply so if you could email me or comment on my blog Id appreciate it!
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Our Pastor used that verse in our service yesterday and now I am reading it here...I guess I had better listen up ;) It is easy for my mouth and brain to say I am giving my anxieties to God, but it is another thing to believe it with your heart. Lord, work in my heart to build my faith so that I may truly give all of my anxieties to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful words and an awesome reminder. I love the book a Psalms.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined I needed this reminder for sure!!!!
I am going to share with my PWOC bible study group. We are working through Cindi Wood's 'Desperate'. Thank you.
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