Have you had your Joy Juice
today? You’re not worried about
drinking too much are you?
Though we
know it’s not a good thing to worry….most of us find ourselves doing just that!
Some people seem to have the “spiritual gift” of worrying! All kidding aside,
let’s ask ourselves…why do we worry?
Does it help us in any way? As hard as I try, I can’t see anything good
that comes from it! Sure, we will be “concerned”
and reflective about things, but there is a difference in that and letting
worry consume us.
Matthew
6:27 asks the question: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour
to his life?” Jesus was teaching that worry is never needed, nor is it
helpful. Instead, it is kind of like
walking on a treadmill. It keeps us busy; often it makes us tired, but it gets
us nowhere.
At times we
find ourselves in a really tough situation.
It seems to be our nature to fret and be anxious. But let’s be reminded
that worrying does not move the hand
of God; FAITH does! If we will exchange
worry for trust in God, we can rest in His plan and truly learn to “fret not.”
Instead of
spending your precious time worrying, why not meditate on God’s Word? Find passages of scripture that lift you up
and give you encouragement. When we
focus on edifying scriptures, we will find hope and strength rising up in our
hearts. And THEN comes the indescribable
joy of the Lord!
Let’s not fret!
Instead, may we choose to trust God and joyfully anticipate His plan.
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