At His feet

I was scrolling around on some youth ministry sites and found this loverly quote:


"If you take the 'Im' off 'impossible' you're left with possible."


That about sums up my day. 


Hah. 


So... Wow. My mind feels like it was just pushed into overdrive mode. Dad and I just talked about various things going on, and it's almost as if everything is going on at once. Adam... a possible brain surgery (AGAIN), school assignments up to my eyebrows...  No relief from pain... Frustration over dumb things... Trying to find time for family and friends... 
Why do I waste time complaining? The thing is, I notice I do it. Yet I don't change my mindset. I don't cry out to God for a joyful attitude. "Don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself."  The funny thing is.. in Matthew 6, Jesus wasn't just saying "don't worry! be happy!" He said to instead take our worrisome thoughts and turn to Jesus. "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you." 
That's hard... But His promises don't fail. If I lay my worries and anxiety down at His feet, He promises to give me exactly what I need. Everything I need. From strength, peace, joy, to compassion and contentment. He will provide, He always does. "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."  I must remember, though, that I first have to give up and surrender my grip on life's circumstances right now, allowing Him to do whatever He wishes with them. If that means I get another D on my test. Or Adam has to get a stent put in his brain. Or if I'm tired and grumpy. All these things are can be overcome...


Today? I need to remember that it's just one day. One day of making the most out of His opportunities He gives me. Smiling when I don't feel like it. Being a listening ear for a anxious brother. Serving dinner so Mom can rest. Even just laughing at Peter's lame jokes. 
Hah.


Alright... I'm off to work on some more homework. 


Ally