Monday, June 17, 2002
Monday, June 17, 2002
Jesus said, "So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will
bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today."
In a Peanuts cartoon, Linus was talking to Charlie Brown and observed: "I
guess it's wrong always to be worrying about tomorrow. Maybe we should
think only about today." Charlie Brown replied, "No, that's giving up. I'm
still hoping that yesterday will get better."
What we need to is to focus our attention on the things that are really important. Our
families, for example. Many of us are more fortunate that we deserve with our
families. We've got great kids though they may get on our nerves from time to time.
Weather or not they still live at home. I know I am very thankful for Matt and
Michele. They have been a real blessing to me. In this great country we live in, we
have plenty to eat. We may not live in Beverly Hills or the Trump Tower, but our
house is warm and full of God's grace. And most important, we need to focus on
our relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 6:34
NRSV)
Do you know why many people worry? Worry is a substitute for faith. Worry does
for some people what faith does for others. Have you heard anybody
say, "Don't tell me it doesn't help to worry. Most of the things I worry about never
happen!" They really mean it. Some people are genuinely concerned that if they fail
to worry, that which they fear will happen.
Dear Jesus, help me to grow in my faith as each day passes. And help me not to worry, but to
focus on really important matters like my family and my relationship with you.
Amen.
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