I stepped on without a care in the world. Grabbed ahold of the black rubber rail and looked up to carry on the conversation I was having with my daughter. Suddenly it hit me. I started to shake, my grip on the rail grew tighter, I couldn’t see the top nor did I want to because that meant looking up while traveling up the 213 vertical feet of one on the tallest escalators in the Western Hemisphere. I looked down and my daughter instantly knew I was struggling and there wasn’t anything we could do about it. So I prayed. That was the longest two minutes and forty seconds of my life!
Daily the average ridership on the DC Metro system is 626,000 [The Washinton Post 1/15/20]. Every time I am in DC I am amazed by the people walking up and down the escalators throughout the metro tunnels. Standing behind those walking down there appears to be a certain sway to their descent like they are walking on a small pillow of air. Likewise watching others walk up on the opposite escalator they appear slightly bent forward like they’re carrying a small burden. I suppose one becomes acclimated to the escalators and there are elevators but I challenge myself whenever I am there to use the escalators. However, anticipating riding them always causes a certain amount of anxiousness and a WHOLE lot of prayer!
In our verse for today Paul encourages us to not be anxious about anything but focus on God bringing our concerns to Him. Many times and for many of us this is easier said than done. There are times anxiety happens in situations like anticipating riding a very tall escalator and other times it can be because of an imbalance in our system. Before we move on my encouragement is to seek God and His wisdom about what you ought to do to feel healthy and live the full life He came to give each of us.
And that’s just it…seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Including God in your every day, every minute, every choice and He will lead you in His direction which is perfect and best for you.
When we choose to live in this fashion Paul goes on to encourage us…
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7.
Practicing more peace for my heart and mind along with you!
Shalom!
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Belonging
Katapetasma
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The Disguise of Vanity
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What's Your Fragrance?
Self Righteous or Righteousness?
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Whatever Happens
The Weight Of It All
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