Open our eyes, dear Lord,
That we may see
The far vast reaches of eternity.
Help us to look beyond life's little cares
So prone to fret us
And the grief that wears
Our courage thin.

Corrie ten boom, Each New Day

Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.  Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”
(James 4:14-15)

One day when we look back, our lives will have passed in a flash.  Things that worry us today will be a dim memory.  I like thinking of my troubles (and my life, in general) as being as temporary as a wispy mist to be blown away in the first breeze.  Our problems will truly be gone some day, replaced by a sense of peace that is beyond my comprehension. 

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
(Matthew 6:33-34)

I've used this scripture before.  It's one that I know is true, yet I can't seem to let go of worry.  Just like it says, life is rough enough without adding worry to the mix.  Worry is a worthless waste of energy and actually damaging to my peace of mind as well as my relationship with God.  If I am granted a tomorrow, God will walk with me and guide me through anything that comes my way, good or bad.  So....worry not!

The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.
George Müller

Love this quote.  It came in one of my daily devotions this morning and was right on target for my life and attitude. 

I woke early this morning, around 4:30 AM, and my mind immediately began worrying about one thing after another.  Besides needing the sleep, what was I going to do about any of my worries at 4:30 in the morning?...... Nothing, absolutely nothing.  I wasn't able to get back to sleep and I wasn't able to solve any of my issues.  All I accomplished was making my day harder by being tired.

I'm not proud that I don't always turn my troubles over to God.  Maybe it's an old habit that's hard to break.  God sees it the way it is..... a lack of faith. 

I'm not giving up on myself and neither is God.  I'll keep working on strengthening my faith, praying, and turning everything over to God and His will for me.

Worry is an indication that we think God cannot look after us. Oswald Chambers

How true, yet I still worry about so many things.  Another chink in my armour that needs patching.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
(Philippians 4:6)

I'm anxious today.  I have no reason to be anxious because God has it all under control.  This is one of my favorite scriptures because it is very basic and to the point, yet so full of comfort and promises, as well.  It also brings out my failure to trust God because I am feeling worried in the first place.  Prayer and petition.....God does hear me and He does care. 

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
(Matthew 6:34)

A beautiful concept....but one that I fail miserably. And I'm fully aware that worrying about tomorrow ruins the joy found today. So many things are out of my hands anyway, so why worry? I know the answer..... my faith isn't strong enough for me to turn it all over to God and trust that He will take care of it for me. And even if the worst happens tomorrow, God will be there to help me through the trials.

Alfred E Neuman had it right..."What, me worry?" I need a pinch of Alfred's attitude combined with a whole bunch of faith in God's protection and plan for my life!