The older I get, the more frustrated I become when I have to spend time looking for something, whether that be keys, the remote control, a book, a receipt... etc... anything that causes me to waste precious life energy. And then I read these words of Jesus, and I wonder how much time I spend worrying about things in life like eating and staying warm. And honestly, I'm fortunate in that I don't worry about that for myself too much. And so I hear Jesus say it, and I think, "yeah, that's right-- people shouldn't worry-- tell 'em, Jesus." But then who am I kidding? While I don't worry for myself so much, I worry an awful lot about providing for my family-- food, clothes, shelter, college. I worry for their safety, and pray that they make good decisions, and that they don't repeat some of the same mistakes I made. Some nights, I toss and turn as I pray and struggle through issues related to my loved ones. So is that okay, Jesus? My question returns. How much time is wasted on worry? How much energy is spent on would've- could've- should've? How much time is spent on things beyond my control? The answer is too much. Should that worry me?
Readings: Deuteronomy 31:1-32:27; Luke 12:8-34; Psalms 78:32-55; Proverbs 12:21-23
