In the first hour: “Where was hubby? Oh, maybe he’s late because he was talking to
someone and then he stopped at the store.”
The second hour: “Hmmm... I wonder if something went wrong
with the van. Maybe he’s stuck at work
or at a store and can’t call home for some reason.” The third hour: “Okay, where is he? He’s never this late, especially after the midnight shift.
Did he have any health problems after all he’s diabetic and had a heart
attack in 2010? What if something really
bad happened? I just wish I knew what
was going on.” Not long after, hubby
walked through the door and had a very logical reason for having stayed out
later than usual.
1998ish- It’d been about a week, and my mom
and I were on a driving vacation in Texas . The scenery was great and I was enjoying
myself, although constantly concerned over what could go wrong- especially with
an old vehicle- AND my mother. Would the
van hold up or experience a break down?
Unfortunately, my mom is not good with unplanned circumstances, or
problems that occur in unfamiliar territory.
Driving down a long and hot country road I heard a bang, and the car
pulled to the right. Getting off on the
shoulder I checked the vehicle and found a blown out tire. We emptied the trunk (a necessity), changed
the tire, and continued on our journey… to
the nearest tire store.
In both cases I was a little concerned,
troubled, anxious, or worried, whichever word you would use. In the first case, all my worrying did
nothing but contribute to disturbing my peace and joy, while keeping my mind on
things opposite to Php. 4:8 (true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report,
virtue, praise) of which we are to think on.
Basically, it was all for nothing in the first case, because my hubby
was safe and sound and all was fine. Actually,
it was all for nothing in the second case as well. Worrying didn’t change the fact that
something DID go wrong and needed to be dealt with.
So never worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its
own. Mt. 6:34
ISV
Worrying about tomorrow serves no useful
purpose other than to worsen our day today- for no reason. What’s gonna happen is gonna happen, worry or
not. So how do we stop ourselves from
worrying? Basically, worry is a lack of
trust- in God. If we fully trust God to
take care of us and our families (1Pt. 5:7), if we truly believe He is out for
our good (Ps. 73:1), and if we trust (Pr. 3:5) no matter what happens, He will
help us through and be with us in it (Is. 43:2,3), then we will not worry most
of the time, and those times we do, we will remember to give it to Him.
Throw all your worry on him,
because he cares for you. 1Pt. 5:7 ISV
In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And
the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and
your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Php 4:6,7 ASV
Thank You Lord that You never leave us alone in the
troubles of this life, but You walk with us through them day by day. Help us all to trust You more!