FRET NOT.....Choose JOY!

Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  If not, don’t fret about it!  Just drink it now!

            When I was a young teacher, I recall feeling overwhelmed during pre-planning time! There were bulletin boards to prepare, forms to complete and meetings to attend.  I wanted my classroom to be cheerful and inviting for my new students, but I didn’t know how I was going to get everything done in time. 

I was venting to a “seasoned” teacher about ALL I had to do to get ready for my class.  I’ll never forget her words of wisdom.  After listening to me chatter and complain, she calmly said two words…with a smile:      

                                     “FRET NOT”. 

            I knew that those words were somewhere in the Bible, but I didn’t have a clue where! Her eyes sparkled and she calmly added: “The Lord has everything under control.”  A peace washed over me and I knew that this wise lady was exactly right!  God did have everything under control. There was truly no reason to fret! I needed an attitude adjustment!

            Isn’t that what we often do when we get overwhelmed with our busy schedules?    Let’s remember those two simple words “FRET NOT”; take a deep breathe and put the situation in God’s hands.  This also is true when our attitude goes south regarding other people! 

            In Psalm 37:1 the Lord tells us to: “Fret not thyself…” And in Philippians 4:6 Paul exhorts us to “Be anxious for nothing.”

            Let's remind and encourage one another to FRET NOT....and let the JOY of the Lord be our strength.