There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go.

Photography is a tough life: you can be taken, framed, exposed, shot, captured, and hung all in the same day.

Worry is a complete cycle of inefficient thought revolving about a pivot of fear.

You can tell the size of your God by looking at the size of your worry list. The longer your list, the smaller your God.

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

[O]wning your burdens is half the battle.

God tells us to burden him with whatever burdens us.

I'm going to give you God's truth, little girl. All men want to do is hurt you. Once you give them your heart, they tear it to shreds. ~Francine Rivers; Redeeming Love

She had to strive to make every thought obedient to the love of Christ whatever violent feelings churned within her. She had to take her every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and leave no room for anger and jealousy and thoughts of revenge.

Better to have trouble with man than trouble with God.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest. JESUS, MATTHEW 11 : 29

Concerns buzzed like flies in her head, and she swatted them with prayers.