Hey there! Today's blog post is about getting my wisdom teeth out. I want to share my thoughts and opinions from how I felt before and after getting them out. I'm hoping maybe this blog post will encourage you not to worry about getting your wisdom teeth out (if you are at some point), and maybe you will feel better about the whole thing after hearing what I have to say about it.
BEFORE: When I'm writing this, I'm getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. Now, I have been worrying about this for a while now. I've been worrying about it ever since I went to the oral surgeon office so they could look at my teeth, and way before that. I hate needles. I get sick at the eye doctor, the doctor isn't so bad, and I've never gotten my wisdom teeth out, so I don't know what to expect. So, naturally, being the broken human I am, I'm going to worry.
I have definitely overwhelmed myself with my worries a lot the past couple of days. It's normal to worry, but worrying is never wanted. I remind myself daily that there is nothing to be worried about.
Matthew 6:34 says, "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
God has reminded us multiple times in the Bible that there is no need to worry. He reminds us that He is with us always, and will never leave our side. The Holy Spirit lives within us, therefore, we are never alone.
With life comes lots of ups and downs. But, with those ups and downs also comes the promise that everything works together for good (Romans 8:28). So, with that promise, we know that we can either spend our time worrying about things, crying over the future and our fears, or we can spend our time trusting God. We can wait for His amazing plan for our lives. We don't have to live in fear. We don't have to live in worry because we know that God is there. He is comforting us in our times of trouble, He is always there for us. We don't have any reason to worry, but worry seems to pop up in our heads a lot. And, sometimes, it pops up for stupid reasons. I can't tell you how much I cried last school year every night because I didn't want to go to school the next day. There was nothing at all wrong with school. The reason I cried was because I was worrying, or I was stressing myself out over the future.
After the many days leading up to getting my wisdom teeth out, and all the times I felt like my life was following apart, I finally took a deep breath, and realized that I had no need to worry. There is an amazing God who loves me, who sent His son to die for my sins, and who is standing right beside me through everything I go through. Why am I worrying? Why do I feel the need to worry when I know the truth? I know I don't have to spend my time worrying! God is there! He is comforting me!
Every day of the past couple of years, one song has been very comforting whenever I have been afraid, worried, or stressed. That song is I Am Not Alone by Kari Jobe.
Last night I was writing in my journal, and I wrote those words down. I am not alone. I am not alone. You will go before me, behind me, and beside me. You are always with me. I am not alone. Ever.
That is what I want you to be reminded of today. You are not alone, friend, and you have a very loving God who will never give up on you. Please don't be discouraged when you feel like your life is falling apart. Remember that you are not alone, and you can and will get through every obstacle in your path. Trust in God.
AFTER: It's been three days since I've gotten my wisdom teeth out. Oof, it was a rough three days, and my mouth is still healing, but I'm so beyond thankful that that is over. I did not like worrying so much about that. I'm just glad I got through that, even though I've barely been able to eat anything the past couple of days.
I'm just ready for my mouth to heal so I can play some more piano, and learn more songs. And, I want to actually feel like doing things. I hate not feeling good!
So, I believe I wrote everything I wanted too in the 'BEFORE' part. All I can say now is that I have almost finished watching Soy Luna. That's almost all I have been doing. I love Soy Luna and I can't believe I'm almost done with the whole show!
Anyway, take my advice from the 'BEFORE' part above. Trust in God, and know that He will get you through each and every obstacle in your life. Yeah, my 'obstacle' was getting my wisdom teeth out, but yours might be different. You might be worried about your parents getting divorced, or the new school year. Whatever it is, all I want you to do is trust that God has a plan, and that you will get through any hard time. You are so loved, and I hope today's blog post encouraged you, and hopefully gave you hope for whatever you are going through. The main reason I wrote this was to remind you that there is no reason to worry or be afraid when you have a powerful King watching over you twenty-four/seven. He is always with you, and you can do it. You can get through the day remembering that promise.
I hope you enjoyed reading today's blog post. I feel like this is the most honest I've been in a blog post for the first time in a while. I honestly wasn't sure about posting it, but everything is personal on The Quoted Blog, so here we are. Have a great rest of your day, and thanks for reading! There will not be a blog post on Sunday, but Tuesday's piano cover is of Let You Go by Joshua Bassett. That's all I have to write for now, love ya! ~Ella
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