Choose Not To Worry
Our G-d is so gracious and so good. Jesus came to show us that we can have our sins forgiven and have a right relationship with our Father in Heaven. And, because He created us with free will, ALL of us get to choose! In this season full of chaos, lies deceitfulness, wars, etc., people become worrisome. Yeshua (Jesus) told us not to worry. G-d does supply all our needs. Our clothes, our food, lodging, and loving us, just to name a few. Here again we all make choices. Even if we have the very basics, we are blessed beyond measure. Give thanks for what you have.
Worry, Jesus said, does not extend your life. If anything, it can physically deteriorate because of excessive worry. Worry does not change the past. It is gone. Worry does not change your future either. Worry sets in when your focus is not totally on G-d, especially in the form of "what ifs". Did He not take care of things for you in the past? Yes, He did. Did He not bless you with answered prayer before? Why would He be different now with the things facing you? If He did it before, He will do it again. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Self-check where your relationship is with Him. Get in the Word and be diligent about it. Spend more time with Him. Worry shows Him lack of trust. Yes, it does. Only you can change it. He is for you and not against you. Lean on Him and not your own plans or understanding. As sure as you breathe, G-d will take care of you and be with you in the struggles. He always provides away. It is up to us to choose wisely.
Judy Rusconi