For the Overthinker – Guest Post – Blogtember #26
Today, the Blog-tember Challenge prompted a guest post. I’m not going to lie; I loved this for both the post I’m sharing and the fact I was able to take a day off from writing my own post! In July, my daughter, Jordan, shared some hope through her Bullet Journal Feels. Well today she is sharing some thoughts on her life as an over-thinker. I may be a little partial but I’m pretty sure this girl should start her own blog!
I overthink everything. The people closest to me know this. Most of them have witnessed and participated in conversations in which I am obsessing over and analyzing things that are quite obviously out of my control. I do this constantly; probably more than they know. What I’ve learned is that worrying about things I cannot control breeds insecurity. Though I consider myself a confident person, I realize that my confidence breaks down when I cannot control another person’s actions or the outcome of a situation. I become suddenly unsure of myself and overwhelmed with doubt; obsessed with “what if” and “what could have been.” Lately, when I’m feeling miserably uncertain, I turn to my journal.
I wrote one of my favorite entries after a friend of mine sent me “8 Bible Verses for the Over thinker.” I frequently go back there, to pages 68-73, so that I may be reminded that my lack of control is a good thing. Because He is in control. Overthinking won’t answer the questions I have, but He will.
Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant, or insecure, remember to whom you belong to. – Ephesians 2:19-22
It’s taken me almost 26 years to understand I cannot be a confident person without confidence in Him. I ended my entry with a prayer; one I pray often.
I don’t want uncertainty to make me insecure. I want to be confident; more than that, I want to be captivating. Fill me up with so much of your love that it shines forth for everyone in the room to see. Help me retain the grace you so wish for me to portray.
I have not been cured of my tendency to overthink; however, I do try harder to keep a smile on my face and my head held high. I am confident that good things are coming. I will have all the answers I need in time. While I wait I will stay strong, keep living, and kill my hurt with joy. I want to be so happy that I can’t be ignored. I will be the person God wants me to be: dignified, strong, and faithful.
She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25
Y’all, I am one proud mom just in case you were wondering! Don’t forget to come back tomorrow and share with Katy & I as we Spiel the Beans about all those Pinterest pins we keep on pinning but will probably never get around to!
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#1 Introductions, #2 September Goals , #3 Summer Review , #5 Most Memorable Birthday(s), #6 Fall Playlist, #7 5 Joyful Things, #8 Bathroom Remodel, #9 Anywhere , #10 A Saturday in the Life, #12 On my Bookshelf, #14 Mood Board, #15 Craziest Adventure, #16 Favorite Ways to De-Stress, #18 Product Review, #19 Favorite Blogposts, #20 Grace Wins, #21 My Flavor, #23 Family Recipe, #24 Outfit Spin, #25 Minted Review
#1 Introductions, #2 September Goals , #3 Summer Review , #5 Most Memorable Birthday(s), #6 Fall Playlist, #7 5 Joyful Things, #8 Bathroom Remodel, #9 Anywhere , #10 A Saturday in the Life, #12 On my Bookshelf, #14 Mood Board, #15 Craziest Adventure, #16 Favorite Ways to De-Stress, #18 Product Review, #19 Favorite Blogposts, #20 Grace Wins, #21 My Flavor, #23 Family Recipe, #24 Outfit Spin, #25 Minted Review
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