Don’t Worry?
Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (NIV)
Some people will tell you that worry equals wrinkles. There may be some truth to that. It takes by far more muscles to frown than it does to smile or laugh.
What do you do more of daily, frown or smile? When we worry, our facial features change reflecting a hard look. This is quite the opposite of smiling. Smiling is open and inviting. A frown can communicate a “don’t come near me” attitude. Home is a great place to practice your facial expressions. People around you are at ease when you smile, and your facial expression is inviting. When you frown, most times people won’t come near you except when they have to.
A frown can turn away people, but a smile can disarm the frown, even when the frown comes from someone else. Besides, what does worry have to do with all of this? Let’s face it; worrying over something often causes depression over an anticipated outcome (that for the most part never happens). We try to imagine the worst so we can prepare ourselves to handle an anticipated outcome. Why is there a need for preparation? Isn’t God in control? He wants you to experience abundant life and let Him handle the situations that occur in your life.
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (NIV)Don’t be robbed of your joy. Yes, there are worrisome issues that occur in your life, even daily at times. However, we must trust God to see us through and trust Him to provide the ways and means to handle all that comes our way.
Key Thought: God has a plan for our lives, and we need to trust Him for the outcome. His way is always best!
Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. (NIV)
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Guide me and lead me in the path of Your most holy peace. Remove the worry and replace it with the joy that only comes from You. May I reflect You in every step of my day. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
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