Note from Linda (2022): I was working so many hours and had so little downtime that when I left my job, I struggled with knowing what to do with my time. It was very hard for me to go from full blast to medium/low speed. I struggled a lot with guilt and had a really hard time learning how to just rest!
In my mind’s eye, before my last day at work, I envisioned my days starting with working out and then spending time with the Lord before anything else. But today was the first day I actually dedicated intentional time with Him—and even that was a battle, fighting distractions and thoughts of work and the day ahead. Thank you, Jesus, that You are an understanding and forgiving Lord!
I worked full-time from home on Monday and Tuesday and even had to drive in to meet with a co-worker. Yesterday was a lighter day—only three hours—and today E needs me to watch A for a couple of hours, so I will probably work even less.
I am also struggling with anxiety about how I spend my time, pushing myself to get things done, but the Lord keeps reminding me not to be anxious about anything. He is teaching me that each day is His and that I need to rejoice and rest in it. Whatever happens is ordained by Him, and I need to be at peace with that. Oh, the things I struggle with! It is embarrassing. But His words of peace and rest really helped me last night—I am beginning to understand and grasp that everything is in HIS control, and I don’t need to worry or stress about anything.
Today’s Hope Journal reading was Philippians 1-4, and I read it out loud. It was great! The more I read the Word, the more real and alive it becomes to me. I relate to so much of it now, and of course, Philippians 4:6-7—one of my favorite verses—is exactly what the Lord is using to remind me not to be anxious about anything. It was just another confirmation to rejoice in each day and rest in Him, knowing He is in control.
Praise You, Jesus!
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:4-7
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