Dear Friends,
I love that song sung many years ago by Bobby McFerrin, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It has a catchy little tune, nice beat and the message is clear. However, Mr.McFerrin doesn’t really tell us how to truly not have any worries. He tells us in the song the results of worrying…troubles double, face will frown and, in general, you’ll bring everybody down. But beyond that, there are no answers to our worrying problem. The Bible has a couple of real worry-defeating techniques: give your worries and problems to God and be thankful in all things. Read on for inspiration and go from being a “worrier” to a “warrior”! Peace and Love, Scott
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Refuse To Worry! In this world there will always be something enticing you to worry. That is the nature of a fallen, fractured planet:Things are not as they should be. So the temptation to be anxious is constantly with you, trying to worm its way into your mind. The best defense is continual communication with Me, richly seasoned with thanksgiving. Awareness of My Presence fills your mind with Light and Peace, leaving no room for fear. This awareness lifts you up above your circumstances, enabling you to see problems from My perspective. Live close to Me! Together we can keep the wolves of worry at bay.
Luke 12: 25-26 “Who of you, by worrying, can add a single hour to his life? Since you can not do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Daily Devotional “Jesus Calling” from Sarah Young