Be careful that you do not forget the Lord!

It has been almost a year that we have been living in California. I have changed within, some negative and some positive. I have always had fears, fear of flying, fear of heights, fear of big bridges over water. (don't even ask how fearful I am of that one!). But they were not to a point of anxiety. But as soon as we move out of our house the anxiety started. I started to wake in the night with fear of what we were doing or would have sudden heart palpitations. On the first day my hubby started his job I woke with shingles. That was not fun. I'm sure it was from the stress of the move and being so anxious about it. Also leaving my kids and friends and the place I had lived my entire life. Through this I started moving away from God in various ways.  Most of my anxiety has subsided now that I've turned it over to God. But I do have a hard time going out alone and driving. I have to remember God has me, and I am safe. I am thankful God puts these verses on my heart when I feel anxious scared or alone.

Philippians 4:6

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Psalm 121:1-2

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth

On the positive, I have learned not to take for granted friendships and church family.

Those relationship can take a long time to develop, so hold on the them. I have learned to enjoy life. Get out and have some fun when you can. I love to ride my bike, (I never did before). I really like going to baseball games. Who would of thought! 

But most of all, I've learned that you can forget the Lord ....

I had forgot to trust Him, live for Him, love Him, worship Him, spend time with Him, serve Him

So be careful that you do not forget the Lord! 

I have been meditating on Deuteronomy 6 lately, read it if you have the time. :)