His mantra, “What? Me worry?” became my personal answer to all of life’s problems. Homework. Parents. Siblings. Friends. None of that stuff mattered. I was the teflon kid.
Of course, that’s what I wanted everyone to believe.
The truth is, I worried. And I still do.
I justify it as “concern” or better yet, “prayerful concern.” I’ve never suffered an ulcer, but I’ve lost many hours of sleep. I’ve never been on medication, but I’ve let worry interfere with my life.
Here’s the list: Work, relatoinships, kids, neighbors, money, vehicles, future, retirement and the weather. If I think about it, the list could go on and on, but you get the point.
This much I know. I am so far away from Jesus injunction to not let life get me down.
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
He used the lilies, the sparrow and field grass as divine illustrations of His provential care.
Part of maturing is trusting Him to follow through. I hope one day to stand up to life, with that silly little grin on my face as I say with all sincerity and truth “What? Me worry?”
Bonnie Gray, at Faith Barista, is keeping faith fresh with weekly discussions. This week’s round up is on letting go of worry. Check it out here.
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Amen! I'm tired of worrying. I trust Jesus knows the way. I've always preferred to follow rather than lead.
I so relate. Unfortunately I am a worrier, too. But I don't want to be. I'd love to say, "What me? Worry?" By the grace of God, I hope he will transform me into his image of NOT worrying. Thanks for sharing your words today. They're helpful.
I, too, am working on the not worrying. And, just like you, I can't wait for the day I can say, "What me? Worry" :)
Worry-free is what I want to be when I grow up too! Thnx for sharing!
I admit, I deal with worry through a good dose of Mr. Bean.
But maybe there's something oddly spiritual about having permission to do that. :)
LL
You like Mr. Bean too? WE are going to get along just fine!
You labeled me pretty much spot on.
I like to label things as a "prayerful concern".
But then I don't do all that much praying. Instead, I get on my knees and I worry.
Thanks for encouraging me. :)
I loved reading this, one day too - i want to be worry free! Each day has troubles of its own :-) Hmmm NO MORE OF THAT
We all do it, I have learned the hard way that worrying changes nothing except spoil some memories. I am finally learning the lesson of faith and trust.
I'll worry about that tomorrow. ;)
I used to love reading that magazine as a kid, too.
Unfortunately, there's plenty of stuff to worry about. Keeps us in practicing mode all the time for not worrying.
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