My Daily Devotional

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.”
Matthew 6:25

Worry is one of the causes for many of the medical problems that people face today. Hospitals are full of patients with diagnoses of depression, mental issues and stress related problems. The Bible gives us much wisdom about how we are to deal with everyday issues and tells us not to worry about them as God knows all our needs and will provide for us. However, so many people want to ignore God’s wisdom and want all the material things that this life offers. We want to accumulate more money, a bigger house, a bigger car and all the material possessions that we can get. This desire to acquire wealth creates financial problems, relationship issues and many other kinds of issues that create worry and stress. I believe we need to slow down and enjoy life more, as God tells us to. I would propose the plan that God gives us, and that is that every day is a special day and one that we need to enjoy to the fullest. We need to search for wisdom and knowledge, read more, sit on your front porch and admire the view without paying attention to your need. Spend more time with your family and friends. Eat your favorite foods and visit the places you love. Use your Chrystal goblets. Do not save your best perfume. Remove from your vocabulary phrases like “one of these days” and “someday”. Tell our families and friends how much we love them. Do not delay anything that adds joy and laughter to your life. Every day, every hour and every minute is special and you don’t know if it will be your last. Eliminate worry from your life as God tells us to, and enjoy the time He gives us. So quit worrying about life, as God tells us that He will provide all our needs. What more could we ask for.

(Many of my readers have asked if my Daily Devotionals have been published and if they could purchase them. The Devotionals I am posting are from My Daily Devotional Volume III which was published in 2009 and can be purchased at amazon.com or from me at robbrock@comcast.net)