“Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff“

As we kick off the year 2022 and I reflect, my thoughts quickly go into “grateful” mode.  Although last year presented challenges, it also presented many opportunities to stretch and grow.  It's a blessing, being able to take advantage of opportunities, these last couple of years.  Some of which, I probably wouldn't have given a second thought, had it not been for these unprecedented times.  For that, I am so grateful.  I’ve also realized that life is way too short to “sweat the small stuff!”  Moving forward, let’s take heed to the words of the Apostle Paul.

“Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let your joy overflow! And let gentleness be seen in every relationship, for our Lord is ever near. Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life, then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will guard your heart and mind through Jesus Christ. Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. Put into practice the example of all that you have heard from me or seen in my life and the God of peace will be with you in all things.” Philippians 4:4-9

This truth, spoken by the Apostle Paul, will be my mantra and I pray it will be yours as well!