Let us lay aside every weight and run the race with endurance Hebrews 12:1 |
THE WEIGHT OF WORRY Are you a worry wart? Jesus does tells us, “So don’t worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” (Matthew 6:34), but still it’s hard not to worry, especially when there are some things worth worrying about. Max Lucado offered the following clues to see if our hearts are weighed down with (toxic) worry:Are you laughing less than you once did?Do you see problems in every promise?Would those who know you best describe you as increasingly negative and critical?Do you assume something bad is going to happen?How many days would you rather stay in bed than get up?If given the chance, would you avoid any interaction with humanity for the rest of your life? If you answered yes to more than a few of these questions, the Prince of Peace stands ready to help trade your cares for calm. Tomorrow we invite you to once again cast ALL our cares on Him. Is it possible that as our trust in the Lord increases, our anxieties actually decrease? Come and see, Pastor Rob ‘Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” Philippians 4:6-7 MSG |
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