Seeking Him

There are days that can be stressful and discouraging.  Whether it's too much to do, unexpected trips to the vet (that seems to be happening a lot lately since Rocky is almost 9), things that need fixed on the car, etc.  We each have our own. 
I never realized how much I tried to control all of these things until I stop for a minute and realize God has a plan in all of this.  Then I give up the worry and stress that comes along with all of these issues.  And when I do, everything falls into place.  Instead of trying to change God's plan for my life, even in the smallest of things, I have been learning that even the hard and stressful moments that we just can't possibly deal with for one more minute, hour or day are turned into good if only I seek God in EVERYTHING!
I turn to prayer, worship, and reading my Bible and can feel a sense of relief when God's Word speaks straight to my heart.  Like it was written just for me in this VERY moment.  My goal now is to continually memorize scripture so it is always in my heart and the first source I turn to in difficult times.

Some of my favorite scriptures that I turn to often:

"For we are God's masterpiece.  He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the things he planned for us long ago."  (Ephesians 2:10)

"Always be humble and gentle.  Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love."       (Ephesians 4:2)

"Don't worry about anything, instead pray about everything.  Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done."    (Phillippians 4:6)

"Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable."  (Phillippians 4:8)

"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."  (Phillippians 4:13)

"God blesses thoses who patiently endure testing and temptation.  Afterward they will recieve the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."  (James 1:12)

"Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don't have.  Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless, like chasing the wind."  (Ecclesiastes 6:9)

"Commit your actions to the Lord and your plans will succeed."  (Proverbs 16:3)

"But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.  They will soar high on wings like eagles.  They will run and not grow weary.  They will walk and not faint."  (Isaiah 40:31)

"Don't use foul or abusive language.  Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them."  (Ephesians 4:29)

"I know the Lord is always with me.  I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me."  (Psalm 16:8)

How encouraging it is to know that this is the TRUTH! God's grace and unfailing love is AMAZING!