Do you constantly worry about your future? Perhaps you are fearful about your health, your finances, your family or business. When your life is controlled by fear it can affect your health, your judgment, your productivity and your happiness. Jesus asked His disciples “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Luke 12:22). Worry is no way to live.
Bobby McFerrin’s song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” makes me smile. Look at the words:
“There’s a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t worry, be happy.
In every life we have some trouble,
But when you worry you make it double.
Don’t worry, be happy.
Now in truth, the only one who can protect you from worry and fill your mind with peace is God, who provides for all your news. To receive this benefit you need to know Him as your Savior, and to grow close to Him. He shared our humanity and understands our fears and needs. In Matthew 11, He said, “Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest unto your souls,” (Matthew 11:28-29). You may go through trials, hardships or difficulty but as long as you are yoked with Jesus you will be alright. So as we go into a new year, put your mind on God and not your worries.
Dr. David Bouler of Global Faith Ministries, Chattanooga, Tennessee, contributed this column to the Journal Review. He can be reached by email at debouler@aol.com.
