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Do any of you ever feel stressed? I think for the last 3 weeks I have been experiencing a lot of stress. I'm not sure its all external. I think sometimes, I torture myself, I worry, I imagine that I will never be able to accomplish everything I have set out to... Here, in Nashville, far from the land of Canola fields and Cattle farms of Alberta... here in the world of 6 lane traffic and perfect people and too much to do. I have been in a black hole, digging my way out. Thus, a blog. I know that God has told us/me not to worry some 200 times in the NT (maybe more?). I am trying to break this habit. I am making lists and saying prayers and letting go of what I can not control... which is practically nothing except my attitude and actions. Thank you for your patience during my silence, not that you are sitting there waiting for me to blog but I do feel it's kind of bad manors to start a blog then drop off the face of the earth. Please forgive..
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stefanie
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Good afternoon Cindy, I started listening to you right after I got saved. You are wonderful. i have noticed that when I have read your notes, you don't seem to know how valuable you are as a person. Just the fact that you chose to choose God, and be a vessel for him is enough. You will never know the impact you have in people's lives...they listen to your music, and music speaks to the heart. Out of all the listeners, just think, someone may be at the end of their rope, or in a black hole, and it is YOUR music that gets them out. Cindy, you are beautiful, talented, and so envied. I sing too, wish I had the stage that you had, able to praise God and touch people the way you do, but it is a Nurse that God made me, also to touch people. Know that you ARE valuable, and you are your own worst critic. Just wanted to let you know. God bless you! Stef |
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Carla Wood
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After posting my blog, I read Sammie's posting. Sammie, thanks for putting my life in perspective. Praying for you. |
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cw
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Hi Cindy, I'm not even half way to closing on my first home and lately I've been feeling overwelmed and stressed myself. I go to Worship Saturday nights but lately I've been unable to go due to my work schedule. Another reason to feel lost.. I do try to take time to to talk to God everyday, even if it's just for a minute... Cindy you serve God by your talent as a singer so be rest assured that even though you feel stressed, your listeners and Savior cherish you! |
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Carla Wood
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I think we all are right there with you! I think autumn for most musicians, at least in the Christian music education world, is the most stressful time for us. We build visions for our year, run and perform at fundraisers, begin Bible studies, plan and rehearse Christmas programs. All the while we are trying to please the people in our lives and try to balance our marriage, children, ministries, and outreach, leaving very little quiet time for ourselves and our Savior. I always find myself, about now, resting & refocusing more on Jesus, making lists, delegating, and at the end of each day give what's left to Him, adding the unfinished to tomorrow's list. Cindy, you can be silent anytime you want! We love you! |
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Rick Orrell
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I've been trying to get in the habit of trusting and not worrying. I'm in sales and instead of looking at my sales totals every day and stewing about the lack of sales (which I have no power to increase) or rejoicing in a particularly good string of sales (which is due to God's blessing and not my selling ability) I've been learning to discipline myself to not worry about my sales because God is my provider, not my job, not my customers and not my selling ability! :-)) Hang in there, Cindy - I'm pulling for ya'! |
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Sammie D. Flame
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cindy, big hugs to you and others stressing and worrying. i'm in the hole, too. my husband died 2 weeks ago in a car accident. but God is faithful and so amazing! be peaceful. |
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Craigo
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Cindy...we always look forward to your blogs. Your honesty helps everyone relate to you...in your messages and in your music. I can't wait to hear some more music from you  |
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Donna
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Hey Cindy, I think your "manors" are beautiful. "Let His praises fill the temple." Jesus told us not to worry, but he also spent time away. He got alone many of times and prayed. I know I am going through a kind of season of stillness yet busy too. Strange place. Perhaps it's my age and my kids ages.. not sure, but God is in control. That is for sure. I understand and it's all part of the plan. We're gonna make it through yeah me n you... singing... |
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Carol Asher
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Cindy we are all there and understand how stress can overwhelm us. I was just sitting here stressing to the point of a small anxiety attack. So your blog was used to remind me we all experience this. God reminds us cause he knows we will be stressed at times. We are here. No worries. |
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