Did you know that about 90% of the things you worry about do not happen anyway? Which statistically speaking, it means that worry is good for you. You can worry about many things and they won't happen. Isn't that great?
I often worry that with all the windmills, (wind turbines), we have in the world one of these days the whole planet will take off and fly in any direction it wants. But a scientist I know tells me I'm worrying unduly. What do you think?
My medic friend tells me that worrying does a lot of bad things to you both physically internally and mentally. People can become paranoid about it apparently. I asked the librarian if she had a book about paranoia and she said, "It's behind you!" That gave me quite a fright, I tell you.
But let's get back to worrying. What does it mean spiritually?
Simply put, it means you do not trust in God.
Jesus said, "Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me." John 14:1
Worrying means that to you, Jesus is a liar.
I'll go as far as saying that worrying is a sin.
Never mind what worry does to you medically speaking. Consider for a moment what it does to your eternity!
Did you know that the words "Fear not" or other variations like "Do not be afraid" appear over 300 times in the Bible - at least once for every day of the year.
Makes you think, doesn't it?
So true - very good words for this morning.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mari. God bless you.
DeleteAs a recovering compulsive worrier I say, Amen! My husband always tells me worry is caring with fear whereas concern is caring with faith. That helped me to differentiate between the two.
ReplyDeleteI really like your husband's definition. Wise man.
DeleteGod bless you both, Debby.
We don't know what the future hold, but we know Who holds the future, as an old saint often said.
ReplyDelete(And 78.57% of statistics are made up.)
Good point about God holding our future in His hands, David. We should learn to trust Him more.
DeleteStatistically speaking you are correct. God bless.
Beautifully written, Victor. I completely agree with you because I have experienced the truth of your message.
ReplyDeleteAmen Barbara. Thank you so much for your testament.
DeleteGod bless always.
Thank you for this post Victor and I enjoyed listening to the Father Francis Maple video...beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I so like the comforting lyrics to this hymn. Thank you Jan.
DeleteGod bless you and yours.
Very wise words, and Debby's husband hit the nail on the head.
ReplyDeleteYes, he certainly hit the nail on the head.
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.
We should all replace worry with trust that God has everything in His hands. Beautifully said, Victor. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Martha. God bless always dear friend.
DeleteAs worry is my biggest Achilles heel, I need to read this again and again. A while back I downloaded Fr. Maple's "Do Not Be Afraid" and still listen from time to time.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Mevely. I tend to worry a little too much. I find the lyrics to that song so comforting.
DeleteGod bless, my friend.
I have this little paper on my bulletin board with the saying "You worry too much for someone who God has never failed." I don't know where I saw it but it rings so true for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thought, Jeanette; and so true.
DeleteGod bless.