It doesn't do any good...
...to worry.
Good Morning and Happy Monday!
I have a new goal, and it's a biggie. I have got to quit worrying so much. I worry about deadlines, if the current book will be as good as the last one, if my family is safe, and a long list of other things. I'm sure I'm not alone, but as I look back on the past few days, I know that I have got to change my ways.
Two things consumed my thoughts over the weekend -- will my house burn down? And will we have another terror attack somewhere in the United States? Almost obsessively, I flipped between websites--ones posting about nearby fires (which is probably a good idea) and the sites reporting on the terror threats. And I read enough that I could compose a story detailing every aspect of the threats. At first, I tried to write off this obsession as a leftover from my newspaper reporter days--the need to know, to be accurate, and report the details as soon as they are available. But alas...I'm pretty sure that's not the case. "Life" just worries me.
How many times have I included in a story that "worry is a sin"? I know this. But yet it creeps up on me, takes over, and blocks the more important aspects of life. Love. Happiness. Peace. Contentment.
Last night I had a dream, and I awoke with only one thought--God wants me to write about this.
In my dream, I was falling. Yes, it's a common dream...but on the way down, I was terrified. Will it hurt? Will God stop the pain? I'm going to miss my family. FEAR.
And again...so many times in my books, I've said, "FEAR and worry block the voice of God."
In the dream, I was within inches of hitting cement when two giant white hands swooped beneath me and carried me to safety. I knew it was God. I knew I was safe. And I knew I was supposed to write about it.
So, on this Monday morning...I pray that the fires will stop, that we'll get rain in Texas, and that the bad guys will stay away from American soil. But I can't worry about it. GOD is in charge, and all the worrying in the world won't change anything. As for my books...I know God has His hand on those, so it doesn't do any good to worry about that either.
Here's to a 'worry free' day...and life. May you all be blessed with an abundance of faith, hope, peacefulness, and love. xo
Beth
Good Morning and Happy Monday!
I have a new goal, and it's a biggie. I have got to quit worrying so much. I worry about deadlines, if the current book will be as good as the last one, if my family is safe, and a long list of other things. I'm sure I'm not alone, but as I look back on the past few days, I know that I have got to change my ways.
Two things consumed my thoughts over the weekend -- will my house burn down? And will we have another terror attack somewhere in the United States? Almost obsessively, I flipped between websites--ones posting about nearby fires (which is probably a good idea) and the sites reporting on the terror threats. And I read enough that I could compose a story detailing every aspect of the threats. At first, I tried to write off this obsession as a leftover from my newspaper reporter days--the need to know, to be accurate, and report the details as soon as they are available. But alas...I'm pretty sure that's not the case. "Life" just worries me.
How many times have I included in a story that "worry is a sin"? I know this. But yet it creeps up on me, takes over, and blocks the more important aspects of life. Love. Happiness. Peace. Contentment.
Last night I had a dream, and I awoke with only one thought--God wants me to write about this.
In my dream, I was falling. Yes, it's a common dream...but on the way down, I was terrified. Will it hurt? Will God stop the pain? I'm going to miss my family. FEAR.
And again...so many times in my books, I've said, "FEAR and worry block the voice of God."
In the dream, I was within inches of hitting cement when two giant white hands swooped beneath me and carried me to safety. I knew it was God. I knew I was safe. And I knew I was supposed to write about it.
So, on this Monday morning...I pray that the fires will stop, that we'll get rain in Texas, and that the bad guys will stay away from American soil. But I can't worry about it. GOD is in charge, and all the worrying in the world won't change anything. As for my books...I know God has His hand on those, so it doesn't do any good to worry about that either.
Here's to a 'worry free' day...and life. May you all be blessed with an abundance of faith, hope, peacefulness, and love. xo
Beth
Posted by Beth Wiseman at 9/12/2011 6:49 AM 
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I will say a prayer for you! It's so hard not to worry. I would worry about fire and 5 months ago we had one in our home. God is in control. He will never leave you. And when the bad happens, He will help you through it! Lean on Him!!
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Thanks for the post. I have been doing the same and telling myself over and over worry is a sin, God is in control. I have worried myself into a depression.It is nice to hear encouraging words. God bless.
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Well Beth, you met my needs again today. You know our family worries right now and I have been dealing with the exact challenge as you have- NOT the fires and such, but my daughter's future. Yes, life is full of worries, and can be, but also I know it is wrong. I have fought this for a long time. Yes it is a sin- but what do I do about it???? PRAY!! You are in my prayers every day. We cannot change what happens but we can change how we deal with it- easier said than done. Boy, God had you write this article today for me!!!! I have never needed this reminder more. Thank you for your faith and sincerity, Beth . Hugs and keep the faith!!!
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Thank you for being so transparent! I needed to read your post this morning! This is the main tactic the enemy uses w/me to zap my strength & my effectiveness as His warrior! I am helped as I meditate on His Character & His many Names...but it is a continual battle. We are, after all, in the midst of a very real yet often unseen war. We often refer to it as the Angelic Conflict which began when satan fell & will continue until Father God takes His rightful place on the Throne for ever & ever! Now I know that I have a "sister" who often fights the same battle as I do, I will pray for you as I hope the Lord reminds you of others of us who are also waging that battle. Our God will fight for us & He Will Win!
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Amish fiction appeals to me because of the close family and community relationships, and the compassion they show to those who wrong them. I feel that if more people were able to view life that way, the world would be a better place.
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So true. If only we could just let God take care of everything. I myself worry too much, but lately have gotten used to the idea that "God is working his way and all will be well in the end". I sometimes have to remind myself that God will only allow us what he thinks we can handle. Sometimes I think he puts too much faith in me, but in the end I do well. All you have to do is BELIEVE!
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Thankyou Beth for the timely reminder that it doesn't do any good to worry.
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After watching stories of 9/11 all day, I can understand why the dream of falling. God took the opportunity in that dream to show that He is in control! I don't like fears and yet I have to fight them. Neither my sis nor I were born brave...we say we have yellow chicken feathers going down our spines! Only as we stay in His Word, commune with Him during the day do we have a life without fear. As we go through this life, we chocse to grow in Him. But its a daily choice. Sometimes a hourly choice. But He always honors it and sends His peace.....
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Please know that your friends in Arkansas are covering you with prayer regarding the fires. So glad you wrote about it today, so that more people will realize the urgent need to pray for the fires to die out. May God bless and keep your family safe and at peace during this time...
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I LOVE READING AMISH BOOKS. I LOVE THEIR SIMPLE WAY OF LIFE. I'M SURE WE ENGLISH COULD LEARN TO LIVE WITH A LOT LESS THAN WE DO.
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One of the reasons I love the Amish is their peace and their pace of life. I often print out posts from this website and share them with my friends. You can sure bet this one will be printed and circulated !! I live very close to you Beth, maybe 10 miles at the most and I too share your fear as I have watched friends loose their homes in these fires as well. I am a "worrier" to the worst possible extent !! The times I have given it to God I feel the most peace like I have never felt before. I am a person who feels like they always need to be in control so letting someone else help is hard for me. I pray for all of us as we are faced with so many challenges today that we can find this peace. It is so hard to live differently and let God handle our lives as this is not the way society functions today. What a sad shape we have gotten ourselves in. Let's all continue to pray and you continue to inspire us by the wonderful books you and the other authors write and we will get through these difficult times !!
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Beth, what a beautiful article! I know it is the thoughts of so many of your readers! Of course, we don't want to worry! God understands! However. God also knows we are human, as He created us! I love your! REMAIN BLESSED
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Beth; Just wanted to stop by and say Thank you for writing this article. I'm sure God knew that there were many more people out here with similar worries..and perhaps..you were meant to ease their worries as well by your post. I too have been worried as my daughter lives out that way and several friends only 8 miles from Bastrop. I pray the fire stays away from them every nite since it started. Worry is ok in my eyes..if it is over those you love or hold most dear to your heart. It's what we do best as moms as well. Hope you have a wonderful day! Hugs, SHARI, GARY and all the kiddos
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Great article Beth, I too worry about all these things.....it is so hard to not worry.....you worry about your own children, then you worry about your grandchildren and it just never stops.....I know God is in control, but I still feel the need to worry......my son is in another country on a mission and I worry about him 24/7.....and I know there isn't one thing I can do about it....so I pray a lot.....God hears from me every day......
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It is so hard not to worry, however just keep praying to God and he will help you.
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Wow, thanks for sharing this with us. It is so inspiring, and I'll be looking forward to reading that book. I have struggled with fear and worry far too much, and I know I just need to lay everything in God's hands.
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Beth, you're so good for me. I'm a chronic worrier, and come from a family of chronic worriers. What a waste of time!!! I could be thinking about happy moments, praising God, talking to a friend, but nooooo...... my self-apointed mission is worry. I place the worries in God's hands and take them all back again, re-place them into God's hands, and again, take them back.... I continue to pray about my worries, and I knonw that God is patient with me, but I just had to let you know that you are not alone! That fear of falling used to be in my dreams, but I have not been having those dreams for quite some time. In fact, I think that the last time it happened I actually fell out of bed. Maybe God has stopped me from dreaming that dream in order to protect me from harm! LOL! God bless you! I love your books!
Hugs from Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nancee
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worry is such a little worm it just squirms right into our lives un-invited as it were..............! I wish u the best Beth and shall remember you in my prayers to not worry .
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Beth, I feel such sympathy for you as I am reading this post. Yes, you're right; you do need to stop worrying. There are several reasons: 1. You have no control of any of these fears 2. God only sends as much as we can handl 3. Worrying about everything destroys our ability to enjoy simple living 4. Worrying can ruin your health
My mother is a worrier. She drove me nuts when I was a child. Now that I'm 61 and grown up, she still worries. My children used to laugh about Mimi having "mean world syndrome" because she was afraid of everything.I believe it controls her life. She is a widow; lives alone and is literally afraid to go anywhere if she won't be home before dark because she's afraid to go in her house alone then. She's missed so many wonderful opportunities to do and see exciting things because she was afraid she wouldn't like this, that or the other. There were always dozens of "what-ifs" as well.
Please figure out how to let go of these worried and let God be in charge. You will enjoy life so much more!!!
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