Rehearsing....

Rehearsing.....

I woke up this morning, in the softness of the day....no yet daylight...night still for many...thinking about the coming day, praying for what was laid in my mind, rehearsing what events are coming, neither bad or good, this time....opened Jesus calling and the phrase, "rehearsing Your troubles" stood out in neon lights, it seemed...

How many times have I rehearsed my troubles?  Chewed on and mulled over upcoming events, meetings, medical, mail, until they have become so magnified that they governed my attitude, my emotions, my life???  Failing to lay them down before the cross or going to Jesus with the burden and handing them over to His restful care? ....innumerable ....

.and for what purpose?....rehearsing doesn't make me a better actress, my lines are scary, the set and props unpainted...the Director and Author of the day is waiting for me to listen to Him, rather than the unknown, the fears, the what ifs,the liar/deceiver who wishes to ruin the whole script....

So a retake would be, laying down the day at the Director's feet, asking for His direction, His dialogue, His script, .....and waiting for His reward.....not the shiny manmade statue...or the worries that usually don't come true...but, entering the day with His peace...

Thank YOU, that You Are the ultimate Director in the preparation for Heaven...help me to listen to your truth, your word each day....

Jesus calling-January 16

Come to Me, and rest in My loving Presence. You know that this day will bring difficulties, and you are trying to think your way through those trials. As you anticipate what is ahead of you, you forget that I am with you—now and always. Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only when they actually occur. Do not multiply your suffering in this way! Instead, come to Me, and relax in My Peace. I will strengthen you and prepare you for this day, transforming your fear into confident trust.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
—Matthew 11:28–30

“No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you… Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
—Joshua 1:5, 9