My worry was not helping my daughter after her severe allergic reaction to medicine. I decided that whatever fear came over me, I would be my daughter’s rock. She needed to know that I was not worried, but rather confident in her care.
Scripture says worry won’t add an hour to your life. “And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?” (Luke 12:22-31)
Sometimes worrying feels like a semblance of control – but it’s not.
I want my daughter to see me as a steady and positive role model. I want her to know that she can trust me, and I don’t want to add fear to her life, especially in difficult times. I can’t guarantee that I will become worry-free, but I can try to exude calm.
Can I become someone who doesn’t worry a lot? I don’t even know what that would look like. But at least when it comes to my daughter, I can try.
This message is excerpted from “From worry wart to calming presence” by Elizabeth McBride from the July 1, 2019, blog of the Women of the ELCA.
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