Be anxious for nothing?

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil. 4:6

Okay so I am in the anxious stage of pregnancy and this scripture keeps popping into my head. In some ways, it's a good anxious like the excitement of meeting my daughter. But in many ways, I am getting overwhelmed by my mental to-do list. Will I get my house organized before she gets here? Well probably not the way I'd like. And while I know this is a normal reaction due to the nesting instinct, I know peace can prevail in my mind if I allow it.

Reality: Jason is working late almost every night since this is the busy season. I am just not physically able to do some of it, and am dealing with some sort of stomach issue at the moment making it that much more challenging. *blah* I am taking care of two little boys who need to a lot of love and see no need for an organized house.

So I am praying for peace of mind, restored health, and efficient use of the time we have before she arrives. I am praying for Jason's work to be blessed and prosperous and his strength to be restored each day. I even pray for help, in whatever form that may develop.

I am thankful for a healthy baby girl in my womb. I pray for her to stay there as long as she needs to, even if I become anxious to meet her. I am thankful for my two beautiful sons who make my days so much richer. I am thankful for a husband who is blessed with a job that allows me to stay home. I am thankful for him also because he is my helpmate and blesses me daily with taking the burden off of my shoulders. I am thankful for this home, it is a beautiful home where memories are being made. It may not be perfect according to my standards sometimes, but it is more than enough. I am thankful to God for blessing me with a wonderful life, and I repent of ever becoming anxious.