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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34 NIV

Saturday, March 9, 2013

It is Possible Not to Worry

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Jesus tells me that I should not worry:

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:34 NIV)

And everything is possible with God:

With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26b NIV)

THEN

It must be possible not to worry.

But the message is contrary to what I hear both outside the church and, unfortunately, sometimes inside the church. 

It is acceptable to worry. 
It is a given that I will worry about the future.
It is my duty as a parent to worry.

It is the opposite of trusting God. It keeps me from experiencing peace.


God, help me to trust you in all things. Show me the areas that I have not given over to you yet, the places I would rather control in my own time. Help me hold on to the truth that it is possible not to worry. Amen.

2 comments:

  1. Debby, I'm not a religious person but I've always found those bible passages a soothing mantra while in crisis. My usual mode of worry is the ever present "be careful..." to my children before they go out. I guess I figure if something happens out there and I didn't warn them I failed. If I did warn them and something happened- can I take comfort that I tried? All I know is I come by it naturally because my Mother still does the same to me. :) Take care - Cherisa (Liv and Evan's Mom)

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    1. Interesting perspective. It's impossible, though, as moms to always warn them or be looking out for them. That's why entrusting them to God's care brings peace. I have no idea when they will encounter struggle in their lives, but I can rest assured that God will be with them when I cannot. And yes, it is still our job to remind our kids to make wise choices, no matter how old they are.
      Blessings,
      Debbie

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