Tag: worry

Worry Is A Waste

Worry is a waste of time and energy  “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” Philippians 4:6 NLT My thoughts and comments today are that, “worry is a waste.” Years earlier, I learned a helpful prayer, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage […]

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Clocks and Calendars

Worry and hurry suggest the urgency of a wrong agenda. “The Lord will work out His plans for my life.” Psalm 138:8 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about “clocks and calendars.” So much of our daily lives and activities seem to be governed by clocks and calendars. God […]

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The Practice of Peace

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” Philippians 4:6 NLT. The practice of peace begins with prayer. My thoughts and comments today are about “the practice of peace.” Every day, disputes and differences polarize our lives and relationships. An unfriendly gap widens between religious and secular beliefs. Economic inequality […]

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Worry and Fear

“Casting all your cares upon Him for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NKJV. Unattended, worries and cares ultimately become anxieties and fears. My thoughts and comments today are about “worry and fear.” This date seems to have permanently marked our national consciousness. With the horrific and sobering terrorist […]

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Distractions and Diversions

“Anyone who starts to plow, then keeps looking back is of no use . .” Luke 9:62 TEV. The devil is the master of distraction and deception. My thoughts and comments today are about “distractions and diversions.” Distractions happen. Distractions waste more of a person’s time than we realize when […]

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