 Photo by Andrea Piacquadio at Pexels 1 Peter 5:7 ~ Surrender all your worries to Him because He cares for you. We planted Grass Heads in my classroom exactly one week ago. I did everything to the letter, and the instructions said expect growth in 5 - 7 days. Each day the kids checked their plants and every day remained the same ~ no change. I tried to appear the poster child for patience, but in my mind truth be told, I was freaking out a little bit. In my mind, I was worrying, thinking the worst. With no green thumb, I was stressed and fearful that these bad boys would NOT GROW AT ALL, never mind in 5 - 7 days. I didn't want to disappoint the students and I didn't want to look like I was completely clueless about growing grass. In hindsight, it seems like a very silly thing to worry about, but sadly, worrying about these little plants took up more of my time, then I care to admit. Well, today is the 7th day and ladies and gentlemen, WE HAVE GROWTH! Who knows? Today is Monday so we might have even had some growth on day 5 or 6, but I guess I will never know, because it was the weekend. Boy did it generate excitement and boy did I breathe a sigh of relief. Ridiculous I know in the grand scheme of things, but a big deal to the sweet little kids and me in Room 21. 
This little Science experiment really got me thinking about how sometimes we worry about the silliest things and waste so much time and energy fixating on the wrong things. In the big picture, even if these little Grass Heads didn't grow, there would still be something to be learned and life would certainly go on like it always does day after day. Understandably, the Grass Heads is a very small concern and there are so many much more serious concerns. Yet, it is easy to worry about both big and small things to such an extent that we can almost become sick about them. That is not what God wants for us. He wants us to trust Him with EVERYTHING, no matter how big or how small In the Bible it says He even sees the little sparrow fall from the nest. Our God sees it all and cares about it all. If it is a concern to us, it is a concern to Him. Period.  Photo by Pixabay at Pexels I heard a story about an argument between two older ladies. One felt that you should only take the big things to God in prayer, as He is FAR TOO BUSY to be bothered about your little concerns. The other quickly replied "I disagree. I take EVERYTHING to God in prayer, because quite frankly, EVERYTHING to God is a little thing. He is God after all." Drop. The. Mic. Lady number two clearly won that debate, hands down. So my friends, whatever you are faced with, whether it be a small issue or a life changing dilemma, please know that God is there for you. Don't wait and worry, but instead become a strong person of faith who waits and trusts God completely. Tuck that in your heart today ❤️and repeat this prayer below if you would like to ask for Jesus to help you trust Him more. Dear Jesus, Thank you that your word says that we are to surrender our worries to you. Thank you that you are deeply concerned with anything that concerns us. Please help us to realize how very capable you are. You got this! Move us from worry mode to trusting you completely. In Jesus's name, Amen Sending you a virtual hug, Dana
Tags: worry, trust God, big and little concerns, pray about everythingCopyright: © 2024 littlelessonslearnedbydana (Dana Romualdi)
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 James 1:5 ~ "But if any one of you lacks wisdom, he (or she) should ask God who gives to all, generously and ungrudgingly, and he (or she) will be given it." Decisions, decisions, decisions. How many of us ever get tired of making them? My hand would be the first to be raised, believe me. I am told that supposedly teachers make 1500 decisions in a day which ends up being four decisions per minute. What??? Perhaps that explains why I go into full on pajama-mode, completely exhausted after work, and have a hard time figuring out what to make for dinner! Wow! Recently, I read that there is legitimately something called "decision fatigue." When I read that I thought ~ Wait, that's actually a thing? Through a quick internet search decision fatigue is described as: simply being tired of making decisions. Really??? I can relate. The concept is that the more decisions a person has to make, the more weary he or she feels with that entire process. For this reason, people in this category tend to delay or put off decisions. The problem is you can only put off decisions, especially the important ones for so long. (https://onlinemba.wsu.edu/blog/decision-fatigue)  I had a little guy I taught one year that took great pride when completing assignments, to come and ask me consistently "What me do next?" It was hard not to giggle with his cookie monster-like lingo, but I sure had to give him credit for his initiative. I have felt like my student many times in my life especially when it comes to making big and important decisions. I am left thinking... What is my next move? What do I do next? What me do next? (LOL) I have found that taking some time to reflect is a very healthy process, but I also have to remind myself that eventually a decision has to be made. Recently I have been attending something called Prayer School at my church. I have learned so much more about prayer and new ways to communicate with our Heavenly Father. One thing that really resonated with me was when wisdom was discussed. In the verse quoted above, it clearly indicates that when wisdom is needed, if someone asks God for it, it is a GUARANTEE. Not everything we request in prayer are we guaranteed to receive, but with wisdom we are. Isn't that a powerful truth to comprehend? I sure thought it was.  Photo by MART PRODUCTION at Pexels If you are presently struggling with decision making, I implore you to invite God into the process. There is only so much we as human beings can figure out on our own. Some decisions have a lot riding on them and can literally affect the entire course of our futures. Requesting help to get these decisions "right" is not only wise but very necessary. Taking some time, taking it to the Father, and talking to people you trust about big decisions will set you on the path to wise decision making. The great thing about having God on your decision making team, also provides you with an added bonus of peace in the end. It doesn't get much better than that my friend. Tuck that in your heart today ❤️and repeat this prayer below if you would like to ask for wisdom from Jesus in both your big and little decisions. Dear Jesus, Thank you that your word says that if I need wisdom, you are more than willing to freely give it to me. Thank you that you are concerned with the big and little aspects of my life and the decisions around them. Please grant me your wisdom to make the best, healthiest and most appropriate decisions for both myself and my family. May these decisions honour You and serve to advance your kingdom. In Jesus's name, Amen Sending you a virtual hug, Dana P.S. Do your best and let God do the rest!
Tags: decision making, decisions, decision fatigue, wisdom, prayer, Godly wisdomCopyright: © 2024 littlelessonslearnedbydana (Dana Romualdi)
 Photo by Andrea Piacquadio at Pexels Who here likes to wait? Chances are that none of us would raise our hand on that one. Why? The reason is that waiting for things, especially important things is just plain hard. Where it gets especially hard is when you are waiting for a big dream, a special prayer request or a deep heart's desire to come to fruition. Having to wait with no answers or resolution in sight can be so painful and heartbreaking.  Photo by Polina Tankilevitch at Pexels I remember so vividly when my husband Phil and I wanted to start a family, I mistakenly assumed that when we were ready the babies would just magically appear. This was so not the case. I was unaware that I had a progesterone imbalance at that time and it sadly caused me to miscarry twice. We had our nursery ready but it remained silent and empty. We kept trying, and waiting and trying and waiting, yet only heartbreak and emptiness filled the pages of our journey to parenting. Everywhere I looked, there were pregnant women, babies, and baby showers. Commercials for diapers would cause me to tear up. I remember one evening sitting in our nursery crying with Phil and saying "What if having children is not part of our story? I can't even go there!" My husband refused to even entertain this and together we cried and prayed for a baby - again. Well I am happy to share that being childless was not in the cards for me. Today I am the proud mom of two amazing kids, Tyler and Shannon. Everytime I look into their eyes I feel God's grace reflecting back at me. They are an answer to my prayers in the flesh. I am blessed beyond measure. I don't know your story. I have waited many times on God for important things I needed and desired in my life and have felt the frustration and heartache in the waiting times. God has a heavenly timeline for each of us that often does not align with ours. This is where trust come in. God has our best interest at heart and in Psalms 37:4 it says ~ Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. If you are waiting on God, I understand. My heart goes out to you. I have been there. I am here for you. I will stand in prayer and agreement with you. Please reach out. It would be my honour to lift your requests to our Heavenly Father. Your requests are important. God doesn't let his kids down. He just often has a bigger, better plan that for now we can't see. Trust Him. Tuck that in your heart each day. ❤️ Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you that even when we are waiting, you are right there with us. You see our struggles and challenges and you are working to assist us, yet it often takes time. Help us to be patient with the process and learn to trust you more. In Jesus' name, Amen Sending you a virtual hug, Dana
Tags: waiting, waiting on God, patience, hard times, God's timing, answered prayers, faithCopyright: © 2024 littlelessonslearnedbydana (Dana Romualdi)
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