Standing in my office the other day I realized that I was very much in an uncomfortable emotional state.  Honestly, it could have been the severe lack of sleep mixed with far too much caffeine in one day but regardless I found myself feeling just not quite right. I hope that I am not the only person who knows what the feeling is like but it was this strange mix of boredom, discomfort, slight increase in stress, sadness and anxiety.  Now, before you go and tell me that I might need to seek medical (more than likely mental medical attention), remember my previous statement about sleeplessness and caffeine. As I was trying to process this in my mind I began to run down the list of what it might be that’s causing these feelings.  Before I could complete thought #1 there was a rush of clarity that came over me.  The choice is mine.  No matter what it is that I am battling the choice is 100% up to me as to how I handle it.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. – Phil 4:6 NLT

I am not entirely sure when it happens but in life we seem to take the “big things” to Him and rely on prayer to get us through but in all reality when did it happen that we let it slip our minds to take all things before God and trust Him to take care of those too? Then Jesus said, “come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 NLT

No matter how worn out I may be feeling it’s my choice to take my weary dry bones before God and hand over those burdens that I so earnestly think that I have to keep carrying on my own.  When our souls attempt to carry the burden on our own for too long we get worn out.  When we become worn out the enemy will use that as an opportunity to shoot those fiery darts to pierce our armor.  The choice is mine to make and His burden to take.  Who am I to withhold that blessing from myself.

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. – 1 Peter 5:7 NLT

The choice is mine.