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I’m all prayed out…Creating your Grace Space
Buried in broken dreams?
Fear of disappointment = anger
Fear of lack of control= anxiety
Maybe you had a parent who was so controlling that you're craving control in your current life and you walk around angry all the time.
Maybe you were the victim of sexual, physical or emotional abuse and you don't want to let anyone see cracks in your current armor for fear that they'll take advantage so you hide your anger with anxiety.
Control is the enemy of rest. Jesus tells us, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). When things feel out of control, our tendency is to hold tighter, grip harder, or work more. But Jesus explains that the opposite is true.
The concept of 'not enough faith or trust' is promoted as the core reason why we find it hard to let God take control of our lives, and the main culprit of why we sometimes choose to run away from God instead of to Him.
12:2 Isaiah
“See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The LORD God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”
If you find yourself in a panic attack (as I have been before), or in high anxiety and cannot grasp prayer… consider pausing and implementing…
The 3-3-3 rule.
Look around you:
name three things you see.
name three sounds you hear
move three parts of your body — your ankle, fingers, or arm.
Once you’ve regained some balance:
Write down 3 things you can do right now for anxiety, if you can’t .. give it to God.
(What triggered the attack? Could you prevent it with one of the things listed? If not, give it to God!)
I’m all prayed out…
Okay, so let’s REDECORATE and create GRACE SPACE
Grace Space-
Just like if you surround yourself with toxic people, if your home is full of toxic, uninspiring, non-religious things … How do you expect to release the anxieties and anger and allow Grace Space for God to speak to you?
Here are some simple, inspiring home ideas!
Put up crosses, plaques, bible quotes, anywhere and everywhere!
Fill your book shelves with biblical inspiration and education!
Play christian music while you are at home, or bonus! It’s calming to pets too!
Have a family gratitude book to write down every day and get ones that are biblical click
Or inspiring like click
Use inspirational throw pillows, blankets click
Invest in a inspiration coffee mug click
Kitchen towels click
Other options: wallets, purses, car air fresheners, trash bins, rugs, t-shirts, and hats!
Fear of embarrassment? Don’t worry we are getting to this next week in a different light.
We can say the words, but the real way that we know if we are “all in” is by our efforts and commitment to God and one another. We cannot allow ourselves to be lulled into believing that our faith is merely one part of our lives.
Action items!
Write down 3 things you can do right now for anxiety (hint: redecorate?) and give the rest to God!
Implement them!
Maya could have easily gotten disappointed and quit after she had several missed hits on the target. But she didn't. She kept trying, knowing it was one of her first times (stepping out of her comfort zone) and with that kept realistic expectations.