Why Worry?

Luke 12:25-26(NET) – “And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life? So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest?’

 

Well it is Good Friday and for most of us it is the end of a long work week.  For some it might be the beginning of an even longer weekend with household and yard chores; but regardless of our plans one thing is certain we should not worry about any of it.  Whatever was not completed during the first part of this week; don’t’ worry about it.  Whatever crept up on you and tried to distract or occupy your precious time; don’t worry about it.  Whatever new items have been added to an already packed weekend agenda; don’t’ worry about it.  Worrying will not do one positive thing toward the outcome.

Collecting data; weighing the issues; contemplating solutions; all of these are taking viable steps toward handling situations; but fretting, rehearsing over and over again the same old scenarios and doubting your every move…that is counterproductive and not the actions of God-fearing people.

Our faith is exercised during times of trial and transition.  Anyone can say they are faithful when things are running smoothly and all of the ducks are in a row; but where is your faith when the sea gets a little choppy and the going gets rough?  More than two thousand years ago our Savior started off ‘Passion Week’ with the crowd yelling “Hosanna, Hosanna”, but by week’s end, they were shouting “Crucify him.”  Our week can turn in just the same fashion and just like Jesus we must be prepared to ask God to forgive those who wrong us and to trust him with our very existence. 

Give thanks for the salvation that Christ died to give us and enjoy the abundant life that his resurrection guarantees us.  Have a beautiful weekend.  Happy Resurrection Sunday.

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day!  Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn