Calgon Take Me Away!!

Does anyone else remember that commercial?! Maybe I am showing my age here, but that is the kind of day I have had. The commercials were advertising bubble bath, Calgon, and always showed a woman saying that and sinking into a relaxing bath of foamy bubbles to take away the cares of the day. Well, I don't think there are enough bubbles in an entire bottle to ease my stress at the moment! LOL I thought my week was pretty open and I would be able to catch up on some things that have been neglected the past few weeks, but as I looked at my week...not likely.

Thank goodness we belong to a mighty God who has more power to heal, comfort and restore than all the bubble baths in the world! It's amazing how much peace comes when we turn things over to Him and let Him lead and guide us in all things from schedules to relationships. He is in control anyway and doing things in our own strength only leads to frustration and feeling overwhelmed. Surrendering control is not something I do easily and sometimes even with hesitation, but the peace that follows is its own reward.

As I look back on my day, I can see where I should have turned to God much sooner, but it is too late for that now. I must make amends where needed (I was a little grouchy with the fam today.) and pray for renewed strength to face the challenges that lie ahead. I already feel better because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.(2 Tim 1:12) I'll close with the verse that I'm clinging to today...

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7