Don't Be A Worry-Wart

"Feed not your spirit on anything but God. Cast off concern about things, and bear peace and recollection in your heart." John of the Cross

Why must I always worry? I think that this is a common thing that we all do.

In the beginning of our marriage I was worried a lot. Maybe it was the new finances we were taking on?Maybe it was me being in school and working full time? Or maybes it was just me being a control freak?

I remember my hubby telling me that I can't have it both ways. What he meant was that I can't say that I'm trusting God for everything and say that I have strong faith while worrying all the time about finances and freaking out about time and other things.

He was right! What he said was so profound and I still remember that today. I can't have it both ways. I can't trust God and worry at the same time. The worry totally takes the trust away.

Today's devotion was all about worry and how we as Christians are told not to! We are not to worry about anything. We need to always know that God is with us and He will figure it out.

We can either decide to be impatient and fix problems on our own with limited resources, or (I like the alternative) we can wait for God's perfect timing, allowing him to play out His outcome with His unlimited resources!

Will Do

1. Trust that God will take care of every need
2. Focus on thoughts of God's provision instead of fears
3. Be thankful for what God has provided
4. Concentrate on living in the moment instead of worrying about tomorrow
5. Cast all your cares on God!
6. Be aware of the needs of others
7. Have a positive attitude

To Do

1. List 25 things you are thankful for from God
2. Memorize Psalm 23
3. Write an "I-Trust-God" check for tithe
4. Have a good cry and then take a walk....refreshing!
5. Write your worries in the sand
6. Take a stress-management course
7. Call a friend and pray with her

Bible Verses to Remember

1. Matthew 6:34
2. Psalm 138:8
3. Isaiah 12:2
4. Psalm 94:19
5. Psalm 118:6
6. Proverbs 1:33
7. Psalm 121:2
8. Proverbs 12:25
9. 2 Corinthians 3:4-5
10. Philippians 4:7
11. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
12. Hebrews 10:35

"Care for the next minute is just as foolish as care for a day in the next thousand years. In neither can we do anything, in both God is doing everything."

            C. S. Lewis