We dwell at ease because we know the One who holds our future in His hands. Our focus is not as much on the What as on the Who. We can say with confidence, “It is well with my soul.”
Tag Archives: Worry
The Sticky Web of What-Ifs
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life . . . But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” …
The Problem with Henny Pennys
“Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:23 ESV In 1823, Just Mathias Thiele published an early version of the Henny Penny story in the Danish language. In Thiele’s untitled account, a nut falls on Kylling Kluk’s back and …
Fix the Leak
Worry and trust are much the same: they don’t mix well. We can’t trust God and give in to worry at the same time.
Worries
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Being a parent is cause enough for anxiety, especially when the kids start driving and heading out on their own. Every time our two oldest drive off, when all three boys head out, when they are away from …