Uprooted

Yesterday, I participated and watched as my girls and their troops ceremoniously bridged into the next level for Girl scouts. Being in charge of 2 troops, and having one of my co-workers gone, of course caused my anxiety and panic attack to be present. Raising my blood pressure, increasing my breathing rate, giving me a wild, red and sweating face. I am constantly looking around me to insure that all is safe and plans are flowing, even though I had little information about the schedule (another big stress). Topping it off with a moment to publicly speak to all the parents/ families sitting in the bleachers did not help matters. Anxiety triggered by new situations or new people or just the idea of any spot-light attention to be put on me. As I looked around yesterday, I saw many who didn't seem affected at all. It was just another day, another moment in time. Why wasn't I like that? Thinking about it on the way home, it came to me that if Alana was having the same issue, I would tell her to take a moment and ground herself in the Lord. Let Him take care of the worries and the stress and just enjoy the moment He provided. Guess it is so much easier said then done. I wonder how different my afternoon would have gone if I had followed my own advice? I wonder how my emotions and daily living would also change? Knowing and doing is always separate issues. I know a daily meeting with God changes everything.
John 15:5 "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
Prayer: Ground me in your word, Lord. Envelope me in your presence. Let not the worries, troubles, and stresses of this life drown out your peace, wisdom and strength. Bless those reading this with the same. Let our hearts be free to praise you, to glorify your name every moment of our lives. Amen.