‘Do not worry.’ Matthew 6:31
No matter what happens in life, try to keep things in perspective. When you don’t, you end up viewing anthills as enormous mountain ranges. Or you do the opposite, treating huge problems as ‘no big deal’. Either tendency—‘awfulising’ or ‘minimising’—leads to trouble. So do your best to see things as they really are and don’t let them get blown out of proportion. Develop the habit of stepping back to look at the big picture, instead of focussing on the one issue that’s upsetting you.
Thinking obsessively about your problems makes them appear larger than they really are. When you run into a situation that upsets you, deal with the panic before you try to deal with the problem. Sit down quietly, calm yourself, and take time to purposely recall the good things you enjoy also. The truth is, worry never goes away. When you resolve one issue, another one is waiting to take its place. It’s a fact of life; you can’t change it.
So what should you do? Change your perspective! Instead of worrying, factor God into the equation. Has He ever failed you? No, and He never will! The grace of God is available to sustain and bring you through every single troubling situation!
Notice what Jesus said about the things we worry over most: ‘Do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?”… For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.’ (Matthew 6:31–33 NKJV)
SoulFood: 2 Kings 6:8–23, Matt 5:43–48, Luke 6:27–36
word4today an adaptation of The Word For Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright 2024
