Suspense and dread

I came across these models ( http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/03/in-anxious-anticipation/) depicting the build up before something happens. The consequences are obvious: a balloon popping on pins or a champagne glass that is bound to break from the falling of the bricks. 

Sometimes the suspense of something is far worse than the actual thing.  We may dread going to the doctor but it actually turns out better than expected.  We may dread work, or going to church or the gym but everytime we go we are happy we went.  

My prayer is that we would release all our feelings of dread that steal joy to the Lord .  That we would find joy and peace in Him in the waiting... In the process.  May we grasp the hope that he died for.  May we grasp the peace and joy we now have. 

This is a note from my Granny.  "Be happy and ENTHUSIASTIC it makes the world swing".

Love, 

Phoenix and Sarah