I need to go on a diet. And not just a a food diet. I need to seriously take a look at what I am putting into my mind.
Philippians 4:6 tells me not to be anxious about anything, but every time I turn I the news, read the drudge report or listen to talk radio, I am reminded about just how much is wrong with the world. As a dad and husband it is hard not to worry. Taxes going up, incomes going down, government growing and growing, wars and rumors of wars... It is a wonder I get any sleep at all.
The big one Many of my Facebook friends are really worked up about right now is the 2nd amendment, and I think there is plenty of reason for concern... But... Some trust in chariots (guns) but I will trust in the name of The Lord my God. Politics aside (because seriously, any rifle I want to own won't do me a lick of good against a tank or a jet) have you ever stopped to think about how what you worry about reflects what you really think of God?
Last week at 24/7 we talked about how what we do reflects what we really think of God, but what we think about, or worry about can also tell us where our treasure is.
Check out Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:6-9. Read each passage once a day for a week. Preferably one in the morning and one in the evening. Read them as a family. When worry comes, no matter what form it takes, from "how will I pay the bills", to "what's wrong with my marriage", to "where is our country going and why is it in this hand basket," or "why is parenting so hard", remember that worrying isn't the answer, Faith is.
Worry and faith are enemies. You can't trust God and worry at the same time. If I am going to live like I believe that, then I need to change what I'm taking in. A little less bad news and a whole lot more of the Good Book, and plenty of prayer.
What worries are getting in your way of seeking first his kingdom and his righteousness?
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