Put the Glass Down!

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 early … as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!

 

This reminds me of the old hymn:  Leave it there.
 

When your enemies assail and your heart begins to fail,

Don’t forget that God in Heaven answers prayer;

He will make a way for you and will lead you safely through—

Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

Leave it there, leave it there,

Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there;

If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out—

Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

 

In other words, put the glass down!  You don't have to carry that burden day and night.
  

1 Peter 5:7  (Amplified)
Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.

God says,  Live carefree before Me.  Put the glass down.  Leave your burdens with Me. I will watch over you,  No plague shall come near you.  Evil can't approach you when you walk with Me.  I will guard your steps.  I'll get you out of trouble.  I will bless you with a long life.  Live carefree in My presence.  Let's make life a celebration.  A party.   You've had enough sad times. Now,  Let's have some good times.  

Put the Glass Down.  Let's walk together.
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