For the Overthinker – Guest Post – Blogtember #26
Today, the Blog-tember Challenge prompted a guest post. I’m not going to lie; I loved this for both the post I’m sharing and the fact I was able to take a day off from writing my own post! In July, my daughter, Jordan, shared some hope through her Bullet Journal Feels. Well today she is sharing some thoughts on her life as an over-thinker. I may be a little partial but I’m pretty sure this girl should start her own blog!
I overthink everything. The people closest to me know this. Most of them have witnessed and participated in conversations in which I am obsessing over and analyzing things that are quite obviously out of my control. I do this constantly; probably more than they know. What I’ve learned is that worrying about things I cannot control breeds insecurity. Though I consider myself a confident person, I realize that my confidence breaks down when I cannot control another person’s actions or the outcome of a situation. I become suddenly unsure of myself and overwhelmed with doubt; obsessed with “what if” and “what could have been.” Lately, when I’m feeling miserably uncertain, I turn to my journal.
I wrote one of my favorite entries after a friend of mine sent me “8 Bible Verses for the Over thinker.” I frequently go back there, to pages 68-73, so that I may be reminded that my lack of control is a good thing. Because He is in control. Overthinking won’t answer the questions I have, but He will.
Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant, or insecure, remember to whom you belong to. – Ephesians 2:19-22
It’s taken me almost 26 years to understand I cannot be a confident person without confidence in Him. I ended my entry with a prayer; one I pray often.
I don’t want uncertainty to make me insecure. I want to be confident; more than that, I want to be captivating. Fill me up with so much of your love that it shines forth for everyone in the room to see. Help me retain the grace you so wish for me to portray.
I have not been cured of my tendency to overthink; however, I do try harder to keep a smile on my face and my head held high. I am confident that good things are coming. I will have all the answers I need in time. While I wait I will stay strong, keep living, and kill my hurt with joy. I want to be so happy that I can’t be ignored. I will be the person God wants me to be: dignified, strong, and faithful.
She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25
Y’all, I am one proud mom just in case you were wondering! Don’t forget to come back tomorrow and share with Katy & I as we Spiel the Beans about all those Pinterest pins we keep on pinning but will probably never get around to!
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#1 Introductions, #2 September Goals , #3 Summer Review , #5 Most Memorable Birthday(s), #6 Fall Playlist, #7 5 Joyful Things, #8 Bathroom Remodel, #9 Anywhere , #10 A Saturday in the Life, #12 On my Bookshelf, #14 Mood Board, #15 Craziest Adventure, #16 Favorite Ways to De-Stress, #18 Product Review, #19 Favorite Blogposts, #20 Grace Wins, #21 My Flavor, #23 Family Recipe, #24 Outfit Spin, #25 Minted Review
#1 Introductions, #2 September Goals , #3 Summer Review , #5 Most Memorable Birthday(s), #6 Fall Playlist, #7 5 Joyful Things, #8 Bathroom Remodel, #9 Anywhere , #10 A Saturday in the Life, #12 On my Bookshelf, #14 Mood Board, #15 Craziest Adventure, #16 Favorite Ways to De-Stress, #18 Product Review, #19 Favorite Blogposts, #20 Grace Wins, #21 My Flavor, #23 Family Recipe, #24 Outfit Spin, #25 Minted Review
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I.DO.THIS!!!! I am putting that Proverbs verse in my purse today!!! Thank you for the reminder sweet friend!!
Yes, get this girl her own blog, STAT!
Hehe! She should totally start a blog. Even if it is just a casual hobby at first. I love what she had to say about how we can't be truly confident with having confidence in Him. So much truth there.
Uh, this girl needs to be writing devotionals! These were great words, from one overthinker to another. You must be so proud of her!
Proud mom you should be!
Beautiful words! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jordan!
I agree too! She should start her own blog & yes! The day off was awesome 🙂
Great job, Jordan! That speaks to my heart as a person overcoming (er, maybe) over thinking!
She seriously needs her own blog! Another great post! I know you are so, so, so proud of her!!!
I know right! You know how happy this makes my heart!
It's so crazy Amanda…..I see sooooo much of my young self in this girl. It's been amazing to watch her bloom.
She is amazing me Tanya…but I know it's all coming from lots of prayers.
Andrea I see so much of myself in this sweet girl but she is already so much wiser than me!
Haha Kellyann…I just love her and she impresses the heck out of me.
Answered prayers for sure Beth!
Thanks Laura! I am just so impressed by her and so happy to see her love for writing bloom again.
Nothing better Emily than to see your girl flourish!!
Thank you Sam! I'm so proud of her.
Wow! Get this girl a blog!!! I will follow her!!! We need all the inspiration we can get. She is so wise for her age! I wonder does she know how ahead of the game she is!!!!!
She definitely needs a blog of her own! I'm an overthinker, too and this post was a blessing to me.
I'm so glad Anne! I see so much of the younger me in this girl but she is so much further along than I was at her age. Makes me so happy.
So much further than I was at this age Crystal! She's enjoying life and it makes me so happy.