Philippians
4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the
peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.
Alice
Rice wrote “It ain’t no use putting up your umbrella till it rains.” The bible
contains numerous scriptures about worry.
While we know Jesus wants us to have peace and be free from worry, I
know I have a ways to go. I’m better at
letting go and letting God rule in my life but sometimes I still get anxious
about getting all my tasks done or worry about someone who is sick or a
situation I can’t help get better. Jesus
asked, “Who by worrying can add a single hour to their span of life?” Actually worry can shorten our lifespan. I
may not know how to solve all the world’s problems or even all my problems but
I do know this – that in the end God wins.
Sometimes to put things in perspective it helps me to ask if the thing
I’m fussing over will amount to a hill of beans ten years down the road. All we can really do is to get up each day,
give that day to God and do the very best we can do with what resources we
have. It doesn’t hurt to carry an
umbrella, though!
Heavenly
Father I ask that you remove all anxiety from us today and give us the peace
promised us in scripture. Show us your
hand in our lives and help us with things that challenge us. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Have a great day,
Paige
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