I told myself last year that “one year from now, you’ll wish you started today.” Oh boy, am I so happy I started. From setting little goals I accomplished to completing big chapters in my life. In 2018, I learned so much about myself.
I was more vulnerable than ever. I felt rejection. I hustled. I was more intentional with the people I love. I made mistakes and hurt people I care about. I overcame. This past year, I was shown grace like never before.
Although 2018 had tough trials, I wouldn’t have changed anything. I no longer live by what if’s. I live in the now. The present. I’m constantly reminding myself that the best is yet to come.
Matthew 6:25-34 says: āTherefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
āAnd why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe youāyou of little faith? So do not worry, saying, āWhat shall we eat?ā or āWhat shall we drink?ā or āWhat shall we wear?ā For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
This is so good. Sometimes in the world we live in, if you don’t have your A,B,C’s and 1,2,3’s lined up, people look at you like something is wrong. What do you mean you don’t know what to do after college? You’ve been married for three years, isn’t it time to pop a baby out? I’m guilty of asking these too, but why do we spend so much time worrying about every little detail in our lives. And if your life doesn’t look how the world saysāthen something MUST be wrong? I disagree.
In 2019, I challenge myself to not worry about so much. The things I spend 75% of the time worrying about, don’t even occur. I am an over-thinker. I struggle with this and sometimes care too much about what people think. Working on this š
But, when I soak in God’s truth about me, who I am and what He has planned for me, I place all my worries in His hands. I become more optimistic than ever despite the circumstances. I choose to be content where I am and learn to trust his guidance in the process.
2019, I am ready for you. I pray I no longer live in the past. I pray God shows me more wisdom. I pray for more growth, more memories, more love. More of Jesus and less of me. I pray to be sweeter, freer and braver than ever before.
In light of God’s deep affection, we no longer have to live in fear and worry. So, will you grow with me?
xx
Kat
Yes! I will grow with you. Such a nice piece of content. I am going to subscribe you. š
Awesoem, thanks Aamir!
Awesome, thank you!
This is very sweet and honest. I think people who are chronic worryers would benefit from this. It’s also a challenge I think I will take on as well. Worry less, have more faith. Thank you for that.
aw yeah , thank you for reading! xo
And great photos by the way.
thanks Syvehlla š
Wish you a very Happy New Year. You are awesome as you atleast have an idea about your real self. I am amazed to see your spiritual views which are on the right track.
PS: I am an over thinker myself. I believe its good as long as you choose your topics wisely š
haha aw thank you!! and maybe you’re right š
Awesome to see something so positive! Best of luck in the new year!
Thanks Tony, you too!
I hope 2019 brings you all you could ever wish for! I agree, “what-ifs” need to be left in the past and never cross your mind! It looks like you have an amazing year in front of you!
Thank you Shirley!! hope your 2019 is magical xx
So beautiful. Here to grow with you today and always š
You’re the sweetest. Luv ya xo
This was a beautiful read May God bless you and makes 2019 your year! š
aw thank you Victoria, you too! xo
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing about your spiritual growth–how encouraging! That “do not worry” passage has always been one of my favorites, too. I need to hear it over and over!
me too Sara š
Matthew 6:25-34 is so powerful! I agree with that we need to be easier on ourselves and let go of our pasts. God is way more concerned with our future. Wishing you a blessed 2019!
Amen š
So beautifully well-written! Sounds like you learned some good lessons to bring forward in making this a fabulous new year! And your dress is fabulous too. š
For sure and thanks Heather š
Well done. Sounds like you are true to yourself.
Thank you!
Yes! So many of us could really change our lives by just letting go and worrying less. Great post!
i agree :)!
Im also a worrier, and an over thinker! Iām working this year on just living and loving and not worrying about what everyone else may or may not be judging me for. Iām sure it will bring ME more happiness but also those around me. X
I was never a big worrier but sometimes is hard not to feel anxious about the future or to wonder in an unhealthy way about what otherĀ“s opinions about us but youĀ“re right, it is about constantly pulling yourself back to present and learning how to appreciate the moment.
I agree Carla, deff not easy! xx
Beautiful post! I love Matthew 6:25-34! It is so nice to be able to place my worries in the hands of God.
so awesome Leah š