Do you have a tendency to worry about things? Many people use the word “worry” as a descriptive in conversations. A friend might say, “I’m just worried about such and such…” Do your thoughts venture toward concerns for things still ahead? If so, Jesus has an answer for you.
“So I tell you, don’t worry about everyday life–whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn’t life consist of more than food and clothing? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:25, 32-33
A courageous spirit does not spend a lot of time worrying about things that are still ahead; worry robs our energy. It isn’t a fruitful use of our time; it’s passive and keeps us from accomplishing things that really need our attention. Besides, worry can make us physically ill and that translate in my practical thinking that if I don’t worry I will probably live longer. We try to control and take on too much. God cares about the details of our days. Oswald Chambers said it this way, “It is not only wrong to worry, it is unbelief; worrying means we do not believe that God can look after the practical details of our lives, and it is never anything but those details that worry us.” I wonder if the reason we worry is because we have left God and His wisdom out of the picture. Hmmm…
We need to be good stewards of our resources and plan for the future; plan wisely. Carelessness in our stewardship can be avoided. God has placed people all around us with wisdom and resources who can help us prepare for the days ahead. So, do your part and plan for tomorrow, but don’t worry. Make a wise choice to have a courageous spirit; choose not to worry and live a full life, today. Today is a gift from God, so rejoice and be exceedingly glad!