If you know me well at all, you would easily say that I'm a carefree person. Sometimes TOO carefree. But I have a confession. I am a closet worry-wart. It's all in my head so it's not like I'm putting on a front, but to be completely honest, I worry a lot. Friends, school, work, money, family, Heaven, getting my wisdom teeth out...no but really, I'm truly worried about my future. College is kicking my butt, and right now is the easiest it will be. Scary thought.
But I just thought I should share what my amigo Paul just shared with me in Philippians 4. He was talking to the Philippians about true joy, not the kind that of happiness that is circumstantial, but the kind that comes from just being content in the Lord. But to get that kind of contentment, we have to truly rely on him and not WORRY. And if you keep reading he goes on to give the "How not to worry for dummies" instructions.
Step 1 - Pray. This one is pretty straight forward.
Step 2 - Ask God for whatever you need (but don't be surprised if after 3 years of asking for a mansion made of bubble gum that it doesn't happen...) You gotta ask for the right things, even if that means just asking God for clarity because truthfully, God knows what you need more than you do. So it also means realizing that maybe what you THINK you need isn't really what you need. But even if that doesn't happen, God's got bigger and better plans in store.
Step 3 - Give him thanks...not because it's a requirement before your prayers will be answered, but because God has given us so much already and we take it all for granted. He deserves ALL of our praise. He IS the reason we're here after all.
So...ask me again if I'm worried about tomorrow. :)
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