Are you constantly stressing over your life—what you’ll eat, what you’ll wear, and how you’re going to pay your bills? Have you made worry such a normal part of your daily routine that you’ve stopped noticing how far you’ve already come?
If that’s you, I have news for you: you’re losing your life in the process. Not in the physical sense, but in the sense that you’re missing out on the blessing of being fully present in the here and now.
The other day, while my mind was running in circles over a situation I desperately wanted to fix, I completely missed something that usually makes me smile. My Sweetman had made himself some coffee. Now, you need to know this—I love the smell of coffee. Whether I’m drinking it or someone else is, the aroma always brightens my day. But this time? I didn’t even notice it.
Later, I saw him enjoying his cup and asked what he was drinking. He said, “Coffee.” And it hit me—how in the world did I miss the strong, delicious smell of freshly brewed coffee right under my nose? The answer was simple: stress had stolen that moment from me.
That’s the thing about stress. If we let it, it will quietly rob us of the small, beautiful moments in life—moments that are meant to remind us of God’s goodness.
The Bible tells us to remember the good things God has already done. Why? Because when we remember His past faithfulness, we anchor our hearts in truth instead of letting fear run the show. We remember how far we’ve come and who has been carrying us all along.
God is still able. He is still willing. And as we center our hearts on Him, surrendering every stressful situation, we make room for His help to show up in our time of need.
So today, I challenge us—yes, me included—to lay every stress at God’s feet. Then, ask Him for the grace to notice the blessings of the present moment… even if it’s as simple as the smell of coffee brewing.
May the Lord show us mercy today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Don’t let anything steal your joy!
With love,
Maryam
Coffee picture is from:Etsy.com
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