Floors are Fixable

Over the years, I’ve realized that I struggle with anxiety at times. Thankfully, my dad and my mom worked with me from a young age on overcoming anxiety with the help of the Lord. We even chose Philippians 4:6-7 as my confirmation verse.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

As with any struggle, it rears its head at different times and my new home ownership has been no exception. I have not moved in yet as I’m having a few things worked on and figured they would be easier to do without all of my stuff inside. I also had an unexpected floor issue, that threw me for a loop. I was talking with my mom about all the huge unknowns and my mom said, “Floors are fixable.” That phrase has stuck with me throughout this journey and Philippians 4 has been rolling around in my head too. So this is what I’ve been focusing on.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

Philippians 4:4

Regardless of my circumstances, fears, or anxiety, I am to rejoice in the Lord. Doubly so.

Let your reasonableness be know to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

Philippians 4:5

God is in the midst of all of my home adventures. He isn’t just aware of what is happening in my life, He is fully present.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6

God is big enough to handle anything. Yes, I have been singing the Veggie Tales song, “God is Bigger than the Boogie Man.” I can be in conversation with the Lord about what is causing me anxiety, but I must include thankfulness as seasoning to my conversations. It helps shift my perspective from what is stressing me out and back onto who He is and what He has already done.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Only God can provide the peace that I long for with every part of my being. For me, this is what abiding looks like. When I can curl up and feel His presence surrounding me and overwhelming all my fears and anxiety. Often times I have to regularly battle back to that place, but the journey is getting shorter the more often I take this path. It also helps to meditate on a verse that comes 11 verses later.

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19

My God’s got this. I might be new to home ownership, but He’s not. He’ll help me steward this home well and I think He’ll grow me in the process because floors are fixable.