October 16, 2015 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Worry vs. Anyhow

Corrie ten Boom said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” In America our lifestyles, recent technologies and the media drain our ability to be positive. What we thought would help us in having a productive way of living has only gotten worse over time. Today, we worry about everything. Worry takes away our peace and decision making ability. Jesus explained that worry is a sin by stating that ‘worry inhibits one’s ability to work within the present and brings evil’s influence on one’s actions’. Here’s what we often worry about:

· Will I be able to pay my bills?

· What new laws will affect my income?

· I have no time for…

· How do I look?

· Why do I feel like that?

· What will the neighbors or family say?

· My health is not doing well.

· I look old and tired.

· I need a new set of tires on my car.

· My sin—I just can’t get a handle on that.

· What does God want from me today?

· My kids just do not behave.

· The government is corrupt and people are crazy.

· What doesn’t anyone listen to me?

· My reputation will be ruined.

· Is the weather going to be good today?

· What day is it? Is there enough time?

· Why can’t I sleep? Why can’t I eat?

· You say what? I can’t do that!

· I just can’t take it anymore—it is stressing me out!

To worry, to fret, to be anxious, concerned, disturbed, uneasy, to make oneself apprehensive, filled with trepidation, to gnaw at or be perturbed; instead of being calm, at peace or reassured.

If there is any one-thing Christians need is to do in today’s hectic life-styles is ‘to divorce one-self from worry’—just let it go! Every time you feel concerned or anxious, stop yourself. Tell yourself ‘not today’! Today is in God’s hands. He knows all about the situation, and I will be able to do only what I can do. It is God alone who changes things and my hope is in Him.

I like what Australians say when they cannot get something done today, “Anyhow.” What we cannot do today, we will just do it tomorrow. There is ample amount of evil done each day; we do not need to be bothered by it nor carry it into tomorrow.

I have gotten better with each time a thought comes to me to worry about a situation, person or activity, I immediately stop the thought. I merely decide and tell myself, “This is what I can do and what I cannot do.” I will not concern myself with things I have no control over, such as people, events or the future. I guess I just leave all that to God. Anyhow it is not up to me—God asks me to do my best and do the right thing. This is my outlook on life—not to worry in order to have strength today.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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