Thursday; December 1

What if everything that we had worried about had actually happened? We are very good about worrying about things, even things that never come about. In fact, only a small amount of things that create anxiety actually play out. I think we know this logically, but we still invest in worrying to the point of it that it can steal our joy or even paralyze us from taking action. I am not sure why so many of us struggle with anxiety, but we do. We fear the worst and, even when it doesn’t materialize, we don’t seem to lighten up or learn our lesson; rather we just gear up for the next perceived crisis.

The other day, I came across a saying that reminds, “There are more men threatened than stricken.”. While this is true of actual threats, it may be even more true of worry. Anxiety isn’t based on fact or logic, but too often our feelings get in our way. After comforting His disciples by reminding them they don’t need to worry, Jesus drives home the point with true logic, “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34).

Let’s invest ourselves in solving the real problems we face rather than thinking up imaginary ones that might exist. When we use our abilities to control and conquer reality, we will feel the presence of the Lord and the power that He gives us to find contentment.

Think About It!

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