I’ve spent a good amount of my time on Earth fretting. A defense developed in childhood, worry was my talisman, my rabbit’s foot. I believed it kept me safe. The burden of that mindset eventually lead me to search for a better way.
I’ve heard it said that fear indicates a lack of love in a person’s life. Could that be true? Believing that there is a loving Being who has our best interests at heart would certainly assuage the panic with which I’ve lived. I have begun to consider how life would work if a God who delighted in us were truly in charge.
*Everything would happen with perfect timing.
*Everything would appear exactly when it was needed.
*Inside each problem would be a lesson that’s a gift to spur personal growth.
*Following one’s heart would be the same as following God’s guidance.
*Letting go of how to materialize our goals would leave room for God to outdream us.
Instead of being comfortable with worry, I am learning to be comfortable with trust, trust in God. When I’m in that state, everything works itself out, often miraculously so. I’m finding out that there is no need to orchestrate life. All is well. The evidence of that can be found in the blessings that surround us all. There is a place for everything, and everything is in its place.
I met my models Riley, and Nick on a walk with my dog.
My nephew’s puppy’s ears make him look ready to take flight.
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Commonplace Grace 
Amazing how this was meant for me today – really! The little girl looks like she could be Annies little sister – the kids & Jake the pup are adorable. Thanks for brightening my day!
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That this post came to you when you needed it, confirms the message in it.:0
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I’ll try to remember this next time I’ll be worried. Thanks
robert
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The contemplating of it is like a healing balm.
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Thank you for your post! I LOVE the picture of the little girl with black hair.Her face is SO peaceful and happy.
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Thank you so much
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Exactly what I needed at precisely the right time!
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I’m glad it came to you when you needed it!
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Made me smile right away!
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Thanks, Jane
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Sue ,this was an awesome example. Being who you are is where its at. By the way the hebrew meaning for the word “good” means that what ever the subject is (it was designed to be that way) No need to fret!!!!
Luv,
Joy
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I really like that Hebrew meaning of the word “good.” Thanks for sharing that.
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This is so true. It is not always the way I think I want it to be,but when I remember to “Let go, and Let God” everything does fall into place without my having to do anything except to believe that all will be well. Thanks for this beautiful reminder, Sue.
Hugs, Judy
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I agree. So often, I’ve made life a struggle when it didn’t need to be.
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I agree. So often I’ve made life a struggle when it didn’t need to be.
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Thanks so much for sharing this, Sue! Been facing a lot of fear & worry lately, and your wise words really did act like a healing balm. I’m so lucky to know you.
Hugs,
Marissa
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I’m glad it struck a chord in you.
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This is something that I know I need to hear often. Thanks for writing such an inspiring post.
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Even though I wrote it, I need to read it more often!
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This is something that I am definitely going to keep reading. It adds some more of life in our life. I loved the ‘what if.’
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Thank you, Elsa. I am much happier when I remember the “what ifs.” Sue
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