"Worry is a think stream of fear which, if encouraged, becomes a wide channel into which all other thoughts flow." (Unkonwn)
We all know the words of scripture about worry. Jesus himself was very clear that we should not live our lives in worry. He pointed out that our heavenly father loves us and will care for our every need.
So why do we worry? Because sometimes we just can't stop it. It's just great for me to pat you on the shoulder and tell you today to stop worrying but how can we control it? What we need to know is that we do not have to deal with all of these things in our own strength. As Christians we are given the opportunity to be connected to the power found in Jesus. A few days ago I wrote about the power of taking all our concerns to God in prayer and leaving them there. Here is another piece of advice from the scripture: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned, or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." (Philippians 4:8-9)
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