So yesterday, we had some ice/snow/sleet mess. And it wasn’t that major (although many schools closed in anticipation of the storm)…it caused some MAJOR anxiety for me that seemed to come out of nowhere.
It started when I was going to warm up my car and slipped in the driveway. I didn’t even hurt myself, but I scared myself.
Then I got to town on my way to work and a car had slide sideways on a little bridge and blocked it. I freaked out. While there were many routes I could have taken to get to work, I was relieved when my boss told me I could work from home. So back I went.
Then last night, I needed to come to town to teach Zumba…and I made Tyler drive me.
Y’all. The roads were FINE. But I was so scared.
So tonight, I have tickets to see Pentatonix in Tulsa with my friend Lauren. And while I was tempted to say “nope” and stay safe and warm at home, Tyler told me I needed to go. He told me I needed to go get over this fear of bad roads (especially since they are FINE!)…and I needed to go because I want to.
I had some anxiety about it this morning and last night…but I am feeling better today. I keep reminding myself to pray when I feel anxious.
This morning I read Psalm 4 (emphasis added):
Answer me when I call to you,
my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
and trust in the Lord.
Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
Don’t blame you a bit for having some anxiety over those roads…I would be a mess!!! I’m glad you’ve decided to go to the show– you’re going to have such a blast!!!
have fun at the concert! I’m a tad bit jealous – I love those guys!!!