All I Can Do Pray
. . . do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 NKJ
"An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up." Proverbs 12:25 NIV
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
Have you ever felt anxious; worried about what tomorrow might bring for you or your loved ones? Even though we as Christians know what the Bible tells us, it is a human trait we sometimes have trouble letting go! We become anxious when waiting to hear word about a loved one or close friend who may be ill; or when waiting to hear news about a business or educational decision. Our stomach churns; we become anxious; can't sleep or eat; and we pray!!
I admit – I tend to worry about family, friends, the economy, and oh so many other things. I pray daily that all will be well and trouble free. I KNOW GOD is in control. I try to knock those worries out of my mind – sometimes I can, other times I can’t. What I want may not be in God’s Plan; therefore I really need to accept that, which I do after much praying, crying, and praying some more. Many have told me that to worry is a sin! I know they mean well to try and get me not to worry. I know they pray about their concerns, but I’m sure there is that churning in the pit of their stomach wondering and praying for a resolution for those things weighing heavy on their hearts.
I do know what I need to be doing! . . . And I do it daily – actually, many times a day! I am who I am – I am and have always been a person who tries to make it right for all I love, but I know I can’t always make that possible. I will always try - many times it will not be enough - and many time I will be hurt because all I did wasn't enough. I am a "silly goose" as Bill calls me, but I will continue trying to do my best to make those around me happy, at peace, comfortable, and healthy.
All I can do is pray
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