*September 9,2017*
~*Daily_Strength*~
Theme:YOU WORRY TOO MUCH
Scripture Reading:Matthew 6:34
Arthur Rochie said, "worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged,it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained." Worry does not guarantee the future,instead it denies us and diminishes our potentials. That is why Jesus, addressing Martha who worried and fret so much over many things, said, "...only one thing is needed." (Lk.10:41-42) Never has it been said in any where in history and records that anybody was successful by worrying.
Rather, as medical personnel and physiologists have observed , man's life span reduces by worrying. Many times, I have relied on my competence alone and this has failed me full time and rendered me no option than worrying about my past, future and even the present. As a result, I have become so deficient and ineffective.
I am sure you too are consumed by the worries for one thing or the other,whether in the past, present or the future. Whichever is your case,know this: experience has shown me that worrying about the past has no ability to correct the present or future (the done deeds); and worrying about the future is indeed futile. Because the future forever remains a reality in the realm of what Plato refers to as "The World of idea," in other words, it is a reality blowing in the air or like the air. Our worries can neither guarantee the stability of our present or the future nor assured us the hope of any tangible worth. Hence, the Evangelist Matthew, reminds us that each day will care for itself (matt. 6:34). Meaning, therefore, that we should leave everything in the hands of God. However this does not mean that we cannot plan.
A preacher once said, not to worry is not synonymous with lack of planning or the idea not to make plans. As a matter of fact, the decision to bring forward our worries before God who knows all that trouble us and what we need whether in the present or future is indeed the evidence of planning. Let us therefore, commit our course to Him and he will act through Christ Our Lord.
AMEN!!😇
Meditation: Matthew 6:27
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