The Day I Forgot Picture Day (But God Didn't Forget Me)

 

This morning, while I was taking the boys to school, I saw a lot of cars parked out front. A wave of fear washed over me—was I forgetting something important?

“Wyatt, is there something happening at school? Why are there so many people around? "I was anxious about missing out on something important, and suddenly it hit me! I must have forgotten, despite the reminder I received.

“Mom, today is picture day, and we’re not even ready for it.”

 At that moment, I couldn’t hold back my tears. I completely overlooked that it was picture day. The realization hit me hard, and I felt overwhelmed by the pressure of it all. The thought of my boys posing in their ordinary school clothes, with their messy hair, made me feel like I had let them down as their mom, especially since I had failed to give them the fresh haircuts they deserved for this special day.

 Thankfully we live just a block away from the school. I hurried them home to change into nicer shirts, even though they weren't my first choice for the photos. I quickly combed their messy hair, and off they went back to school.

What a start to a morning!

It felt overwhelming when everything came crashing down on me, especially since I had a test to tackle first thing this morning!

As usual, I turned on a podcast while driving, and today's topic was anxiety. It felt like a divine intervention when I heard Crystal Evans Hurst share insightful advice on releasing our burdens to the Lord. My mind is always racing, and I often feel overwhelmed, so her words resonated deeply with me. One point Crystal made really struck a chord: God seems to nudge us when we're struggling, and in my case, I definitely needed the reminder to manage my worries. She suggested keeping a burden journal, where you jot down any concerns that arise and then let them go, entrusting them to God. By laying our worries at His feet, we can free ourselves from their weight. If those same thoughts revisit us, we simply write them down again, close the journal, and remind ourselves that we've already surrendered them. A prayer to reaffirm our trust can solidify that release, allowing us to find peace.

WOW!

This is truly excellent guidance for someone like me who tends to overthink. The idea of transferring my worries into a dedicated journal allows me to release them from my mind. Whenever I will revisit that journal, I’ll be reminded of what I’ve entrusted to Jesus. Even if it might not resonate with everyone, it brought me significant comfort today to remember that we have a compassionate God who cares deeply for our struggles and lovingly carries our burdens. All we need to do is place them in His hands, and He will support us.

I plan to grab a few journals today and place them in my bedroom, the car, and the salon. This, my friends, is going to be a game changer.