God is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23: 1)
In her practical book, More Than Sparrows, Mary Welch recounts her discussion of worry with a group of teenagers. Even though they are Christians, they also worry like unbelievers about the general things in life. While listening to them lovingly, an unusual idea crossed his mind, to play a game. The game is like this:
Instead of saying, "I'm worried," we should say, "The Lord is my Shepherd." Then add, "That's why I'm scared to death!" The students laugh at the absurdity of the idea, but they promise to play this new "peace-of-mind" game.
Some time later, Mary got a call from a girl who felt helpless because she was worried about the exam she had always dreaded. He said, "The game helped me trust God today. When I can't do anything because I'm worried, I remember to say, 'God is my shepherd ... so I'm afraid I won't pass!' I suddenly had a very strange peace of mind. I laughed at myself, then I took the test -- and I passed!"
Saying "God is my shepherd, that's why I worry to death" is more than just a mind game to show the impossibility of worrying. God can use these contradictions to lead us to fuller trust in Him --JEY
Why worry if you can pray?
Believe in Jesus, your faithful Helper;
Do not hesitate like Thomas, keep His promise.
Why worry if you can pray? --Peterson
Believe in Jesus, your faithful Helper;
Do not hesitate like Thomas, keep His promise.
Why worry if you can pray? --Peterson
WORRY IS THE INTEREST YOU PAY
FOR THE DIFFICULTY LENDED TO YOU
FOR THE DIFFICULTY LENDED TO YOU
*) Take from Daily Meditation