Don’t overthink.

“For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the Lord will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you” Isaiah 60:2, Berean Standard Bible.

Overthinking is how I protect myself from being hurt again. I analyze every word, every pause, every single thing, and it keeps me in my head trying to prevent another let down before it happens. But lately, God has been dealing with this area of my life. I’ve had to add to contacts in my phone next to their name, “Don’t overthink, Kesha, they’re good.” This helps me simply enjoy the person and not spend so much time in my head, but stay present.

Thankfully, God is a hand-holding Father. He calls us to a place and then takes us by the hand to where He’s called us to be. Then He rewards us for making it to the place He helped us reach. The more God’s glory rises on your life, the more people will be drawn to you. You possess something beautiful that draws others close and the key is to not overthink. You are full of God’s love. Who wouldn’t want to be around that? You are full of God’s light. Who wouldn’t want to draw near to that?

Let God’s glory continue to rise as He handles guarding your heart. Let Him continue to help you be discerning instead of fearfully overthinking. Enjoy those He brings your way. And if He says, they’re good, my sister, they’re good.

Prayer: Father, thank you for ministering to this area of my life. Thank you for your gentle care and concern for me. As your glory rises and your light floods my life, people will be drawn to you in me. Help me remember to not overthink. Help me be discerning. Help me enjoy your gift of life and all it brings. You are my hand-holding Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen.