why worry?

Life is scary right now. We have an economy that is shaky at best, we have people trying to take God out of our country and lives, we have insecurities and concerns everywhere....and then the election coming in a week!!! Why wouldn't we worry? Let's find out why shouldn't we worry?

First of all, Jesus tells us, it's because of the Father. Our Heavenly Father is watching out for us. In Matthew 6:25 Jesus points to the birds. Certainly, the birds need to go out and gather their food. They do their part to get what they need. But they don't worry about it. The point Jesus is making is that if God cares for the birds, will He not take care of you? The answer obviously is yes, He will.

Second, worry does not bring about anything productive in your life. It is a destructive emotion. It doesn't lengthen your life and can even potentially shorten it.

The next time you are tempted to worry about something, put all of that energy into prayer instead. Say, "Lord, here is my problem. I am putting it in your hands. I am going to trust you." That is not an easy thing to do. But it is something we need to consciously do.

Loving Father and Almighty God, forgive my distraction over temporal things. I believe that you have given me everything I need. It is sometimes hard for me not to worry some about money and other issues. I know that I am richly blessed and have so many advantages. But Father, I don't want to be owned by the things I possess and I don't want to be sidetracked by trying to acquire what I don't have. Please help me as I seek to be rich in kindness, generosity, and thankfulness with whatever you choose to bless me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.