"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done” (Philippians 4:6 NLT).
Worry is a universal
problem; especially, during the holiday season. There’s nothing wrong with having
passing thoughts or concerns but when worry dominates our mind, we’re missing
out on God’s best for the present.
Arturo Toscanini was an Italian conductor. He was
one of the most acclaimed musicians of the late 19th and of the 20th century;
renowned for his intensity, his perfectionism, his ear for orchestral detail
and sonority, and his photographic memory.
Once, shortly before a
major concert in front of a packed audience, a member of Arturo Toscanini's
orchestra approached the great conductor with an expression of complete terror
on his face. "Maestro," the
musician fretted, "my instrument is
not working properly. I cannot reach the note of E-flat. Whatever will I do? We
are to begin in a few moments."
Toscanini looked at the man with utter amazement. Then he smiled kindly and
placed an arm around his shoulders. "My
friend," the maestro replied, "do
not worry about it. The note E-flat does not appear anywhere in the music that you
will be playing this evening."
How many times have we done
the same?
Erma Bombeck said, “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you
something to do but never gets you anywhere.”
Worry keeps us busy but
doesn’t solve any problems. The measure of our ability to enjoy life greatly
depends on our aptitude to deal with worry. If you’re prone to worrying, you
can get over it simply by training and channeling our focus to do what we can
with what we have.
A recent survey by Readers
Digest from 16 countries around the world showed money, family, health, and the
state of the world as top concerns in 16 different countries around the world.
Money tops the worry list
because it applies to us daily. Money is not the most important thing in life but it touches everything important in our
lives. It is an age-old problem that has plagued mankind. Listen to what Jesus
said about our daily needs:
“So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will
we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of
unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the
Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you
everything you need” (Matthew 6:31-33 NLT).
While the promise is clear
that God will take care of us, too many of us worry about our finances more
than we ought to. Don’t just look at what you have but what God has reserved
for you. Your paycheck is not your source. Don’t put your trust in your bank
balance, stocks, or investments. Saving and living frugally are Godly
principles but don’t put your faith in them. Make God your Source and you’ll
never have to fret about money again.
With every bill, there’s a
provision attached to it!
Once the tax-collectors came
to Peter to collect what was owed. They didn’t have the money. Jesus told
Peter, “Go to the lake and throw out your
line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a
four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours"
(Matthew 17:38 NIV). Friend, God knows what you need and how to get it to you.
You’re insured!
Corrie ten
Boom, who suffered inhumanely in a German
concentration camp said, “Worrying is
carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. It
is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its
sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”
I wonder how
different our lives would be if we stopped worrying about things we cannot
control and started focusing on the things we can. Let today be the beginning
of a worry-free life. God has you in the palm of His Hands. You’re a hand-picked
child of the Most High and a privileged member of His family. He will never
leave you nor forsake you. He will provide. I pray and declare that you’ll have
more than enough and plenty left over to bless the world.
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