Be Happy. Don't Worry.

We are in the middle of the biggest pandemic of our lifetimes, and I often find myself referring to the passage, in the Bible, about worry. It's the one telling us to "consider the lilies of the field".  It's a good one and if you haven't read it lately, I suggest a quick re-read. (Luke 22)

Unfortunately, we are all worriers. It's June, and the hot humid days of Summer are upon us. And, the heat has caused my peeps to worry and fret. For a couple of weeks, now, I have heard statements like, "It's too hot, too early. Things are going burn up." Well, today it was unusually cool, and I heard (from the very same folks), "Do you think we'll have a freeze. Should we bring in our plants tonight?"

OMGoodness. None of these folks are farming!!!!! They are in their eighties and nineties, and they should know that worrying, about the weather, is pointless. On the other hand, at that age, it's pointless to tell them to stop worrying!

But, think again. We are never to old to learn something new. If you are spending your days and nights worrying, stop it right now. We all know that worry isn't worth our time, and it only keeps us awake at night. 

What are you worried about?

Dear Lord. We are trying not to worry. It's hard. We think we are in charge and that we can somehow "fix" everything. You know we can't. You are in charge. Help us relax and let you do Your thing. We need to let go and let God.