Don't Sweat The Small Stuff!

We have to stop sweating the small stuff... We let so many things effect our day, our lives, and our happiness. We need to get in the habit of starting our day in faith, that we are going to have a happy, great day!
We lose our peace so quickly, over such minor things... Someone cuts you off while driving, someone isn't so nice to you, you're running late, and your car won't start, your child spilled their juice on the carpet... things just aren't going your way... Don't lose your peace over minor things, inconveniences, or other people. When you let yourself allow those things to effect you, and steal your peace, it takes your mind off of God... Off of the will of God for your life. You start to become "out of tune" with God.
Something I heard recently... Categorize your problems. Is this a 5 minute, 5 hour, or 5 year problem? If you think it through, and categorize your problems, you'll find that most of them are small, 5 minute, or 5 hour problems, that won't matter tomorrow.
Problems, frustrations, and inconveniences WILL happen! Pray that God will give you strength to handle them, and peace that only He can give, even through your troubles. "The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him." Exodus 15:2. "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." 2 Samuel 22:33.
There WILL be challenges, heartache, and situations, that we cannot control. When we look at the big picture, and keep our eyes on the big picture - the will of God for our lives - we will not worry about situations, and blow them out of proportion. God orders all of our steps. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2. So things aren't working out your way... Big deal! Categorize the problem, realize that in the long term, this really doesn't matter. Move past it, focus on God, and walking in the path He has for your life. Don't let minor inconveniences distract you from your main goal - to press forward, on the path God has for you... to the plan He has for your life. Give it over to God, and feel the release, freedom, and peace, that only He can give.
No matter what comes your way, if you put it in God's very capable hands, and do not dwell on it, you will have the peace, and clear mind, to focus on the big picture - fulfilling the will of God for your life. That's what it's all about, isn't it? Our purpose for being here? Don't let minor things - or even the big things, for that matter, distract you from your goal, and your purpose in life! XOXO!