Why Worry?

By Pat

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34)

Worrying is one of the most difficult things we Christians wrestle with, usually on a daily basis if we're honest about it. Some days have few, but on other days we are overcome with situations that cause us to feel overwhelmed, burdened and far from God. Finances, health, jobs, families, children, and direction in our lives...these are just a few of the issues that we worry about and deal with. We do worry about tomorrow; the fear of the unknown. We try not to, but it's hard!

And so, I remind myself that no matter what tomorrow holds, God is already there. I am thankful for God's promises. I have given my cares to God, and no one can handle them better than He can. I praise God for blessings yet to come, strength that will be provided, wisdom which will be given when needed, and peace that is there for the taking. I praise God for His promise that I never walk alone. I praise God for darkness that will become light and rain that will change over to bright sunshine. I thank God for His wonderful gift of salvation, love that never fails, and the peace that passes all understanding. Indeed, why should I worry?

"You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall." (Psalm 18:28-29)

Pat is a good friend who is passionate about her faith and her family. She works from home supporting a family business, and loves to read, write and garden when she can, and spends every spare moment with her grandkids.

How Do You Respond To Stress And Hard Times?

By Kevin (Shooting the Breeze)

This past week was not a very good week for me.  On Tuesday afternoon I had a pallet of drywall land on my foot.  One word: OUCH!  Thankfully nothing was broken but it hurt and it still hurts!  Thursday morning, I found out that I have Type 2 Diabetes.  This was not the news that I wanted to hear.  Then to top off the week, later that afternoon the window on our van was smashed by vandals.  Ugh!  I felt like Alexander from Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

I have a confession to make.  I don’t deal well with stress and hard times.  My first reaction is to fall apart.  I begin to think negative thoughts.  I begin to shut down and all I want to do is crawl into some hole and stay there.  I know … not very healthy!  Unfortunately, this past week I experienced all these symptoms.  Again, it was not a very good week for me. 

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