Put The Glass Down Quickly

Okay, so this is NOT new!!!

As a matter of fact, I just copied it from Facebook!!! 

BUT IT IS SO VERY TRUE!!!!  SO, PLEASE READ!!!

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience.


As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”


She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt.
And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.”


It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As "QUICKLY" as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through “the day or” the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!


***My Notes:  I have edited this story and I replaced a line with the word, “quickly!!!”  I also added the words, “the day or” to change what the next sentence said. 


We should always take our worries, fears and burdens to The Lord “quickly!!!”  Immediately, if possible!!! 


We shouldn’t wait until the evening to get rid of our worries or anything else that is bothering us!!!
 


I have often heard it said this way, “Take your burdens to the LORD and leave them there!!!”


That is what is meant in 1 Peter 5:7 when it says, “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”  (NKJV)



I love the Contemporary Version. 


1 Peter 5:7 (CEV) God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.

I think Philippians sums it up best of ALL!!!


Philippians 4:6 (CEV) Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.

 

Lastly, just as this story tells us, worrying about the things in life will cause you to feel worn out and tired, like you are carrying a heavy weight!!! 


We have to learn that worrying and trying to figure out everything does NOT help us!!! 


I can’t solve every problem or understand every situation!!!  And neither can you!!!  But I know THE ONE THAT CAN!!! 


We have to learn to trust God, no matter what happens!!!  

Proverbs 3:5 (NCV) Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding.