If one were to drive past my home, they would see a series of pinwheels lined across the flower beds.
Why do I have pinwheels in my flower beds? Well, because seeing these whimsical toys reminds me of a moment in childhood where my only concern was wondering if I had enough lung capacity to keep my pinwheel spinning.
Sometimes in my adult life, I get so wrapped up in the concerns adults carry: Am I reaching my full potential at work? Am I providing enough for the children? Why did my check engine light just come on? The refrigerator pooped out? What do you mean “I’m sorry, sir/miss, you’re going to need a brand new air conditioning unit”? …There is an infinite list of worries adults must deal with all of the time and I might just be the Queen of Worry. I constantly have to be reminded that I do not need to worry as much as I do. Geez. If I got paid for the number of times I forgot to give my burdens to The Lord, I’d be wealthy enough not to have to worry about finances. 😉
Sometimes I like to take a few minutes just sit out on my porch in the cool evening and take what I call “a time out”. I lay my adult responsibilities to the side for a brief moment and enjoy a break. As I sit, I see the pinwheels and it reminds me of some carefree times in my life. It puts a smile on my face and puts things in my life into perspective. It reminds me that all those “mountains” of worry I have in my life are really “molehills” that I have blown out of proportion. I take a minute to thank God for what I have and cast my burdens onto Him.
Here’s what I’d like to encourage you with today:
Philippians 4:6-7 tells us “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Take a “time out” and recharge your batteries. Let God take your burdens.