WORRYING ROBS TODAY OF ITS HAPPINESS
On March 16th the devotion smacked me a little. It said this,
Don’t take yourself so seriously. Lighten up and laugh with me. You have Me on your side, so what are you worried about?
That says it all, doesn’t it? Worry will weigh us down until we feel overwhelmed and helpless. I have a little suction cup stuck to my window that has this saying hanging from it, “Worrying robs today of its happiness.”
Did you know there is a difference between worry and concern? Worrying does nothing, concern makes a plan. Worrying is debilitating and causes you to give up hope. A concerned person will persevere and pinpoint the problem. “I have no money to pay my bills” versus “I am not going to have enough money to pay the bills this month. I better sell something.”
But what if the problem is out of your control? What if there is nothing “you” can do to help the situation? How do you handle those situations? Call out to the Lord, whisper His name, lean on Him.
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.
As usual, I am writing this message for me. I will be flying on Monday and returning on Saturday. I really hate flying and a lot of the reason is a lack of control. I cannot control the maintenance of the airplane or the competence of the pilot. I cannot control the weather or the other passengers that will be onboard the plane with me. Worrying will solve nothing. Concern only lets me check an airline’s safety rating and choose one that has a good record. Calling on the Lord to be with me and to deliver me safely is the path I am choosing. He is my rock, He is my fortress, He is my deliverer.
Please say a small prayer for me as I travel this coming week.
Have A Blessed Day.
Thank you for today’s post.
I am recent to your blog. I feel like I have a new found friend and cannot wait for the next.
I pray safe travels and return my friend.
Praying for you to have safe travels this week. Thanks for for the reminder to let go and let God.
Also, praying for you to have good travels this week!
You mentioned this book a while back so I bought one for my sister who really enjoys devotionals. I also bought one for myself and THAT was a true confirmation of the Lord at work — you see I ended up needing major surgery and this devotional got me through it in so many ways! I was the one who needed this beautiful devotional — so thank you, thank you, thank you, Tania! I’m so glad to have found your blog and this wonderful book!!
By the way, while I was in the hospital several people commented how much they, too, love this devotional!
Tania your not alone i worry too. I have to remind myself that my destiny is in the hands of Jesus. I hate flying too my reason is cuz i dont do well with waiting in a small space. I will pray for travel and remember Christ control your destiny!
Look at Tim Challies view of Jesus is calling. 10 Serious Problems with Jesus Calling. I was reading this devotion and something did not seam right. I decided not to use this devotion.
Jesus Calling is my daily devotional as well. Now every morning when I’m reading it I will be thinking of you and the other ladies who posted that it was their daily reading, it will feel like our own prayer group. Praying for travelers grace and care for your upcoming trip and looking forward to hearing about all the fun things you’ll be doing with your sister. Try to stay out of trouble ……Haha
Tania – I am such a worrier too! I love your post and I also have the book Jesus Calling and I love it! I also just recently bought God’s Words of Life for Women and I read from both daily. I am trying really hard to stop the worrying because it doesn’t change anything.
Have a great trip and I hope your flights treat you well!
Thank you, I so needed that devotion this morning. Praying for you safe return home.
I have a friend who has told me that worrying is a sign of our sinful nature. We do not rely completely on God’s wisdom, guidance and perfect will. We do all that we can and leave the rest up to Him. God bless.