Luke 12: 25-26; 29-31 NASB “And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?!” “And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.”

Last week my husband and I were rushing around trying to get ready to head out of town for a few days. We were packing things (trying not to forget things) and although we didn’t have a deadline, the goal was to drive during nap time, so the longer it took to get things ready, the crankier our son was getting! When we finally got everything in the car, my husband looked out the window to see a giant truck parked in front of our driveway, blocking us in. They were grinding up the asphalt to prepare for new pavement, and they stopped in front of our house to use the fire hydrant and switch trailers. So after all of our planning and rushing, and we had to sit tight for 15 minutes before we could actually leave.  

We plan and scheme and rush and strive, and most of the time it doesn’t change our circumstances: it doesn’t add a 25th hour to the day. But there is something we can do to replace the stress with peace and the worry with calm: we can seek God first! God may not change our circumstances either, but He can help us to handle them.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NASB

-Kevi

 

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