Stresssssed

I just read a brief article about how stress can cause more health problems in breast cancer patients. Really? Who would've thought? I've been extremely stressed lately. It's a catch 22. Part of my stress is the fact that I know I shouldn't be stressed right now, but I have so much going on that I'm stressed about it, which makes me more stressed! LOL!! It's a vicious cycle! I also know that anyone who reads this knows about stress.

Please pray that I can always focus on our Savior who takes care of all of our needs. He loves me so much and doesn't want me to fret about stuff, but I'm just a puny little human being. I'm a doer and a problem-solver. I'm also a teacher and a leader. I enjoy doing and teaching and leading and want to do all of those things well. Unfortunately, I have this little problem that I've been dealing with for 20 months now that just keeps getting in the way. But that little problem is a fact of life for me. If I'm going to continue to live my life the way I want to and the way I feel God is leading me to, then I have to deal with that problem and go on from there. We all have our problems and our crosses to bear. Some are just bigger than others. You know, I really should feel quite honored and privileged that He would allow this to happen. I know He allows things to happen to us so we can bring glory to Him. Luke 12:48 states, "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Well, I've been given quite a bit so a lot is expected of me. I just hope I can live up to His expectations.