Worry, Worry, Worry...Not!

"Then Jesus said to his disciples: 'Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?'" (Luke 12:22-25 NIV)

You are more valuable than the ravens. Those big black birds that eat trash and dead things...aren't we better than them? The Scriptures say "yes, we are more valuable than birds".

One fall we visited Saylorville Lake to see the pelicans that were migrating through. We were surprised to see a group of vultures sitting nearby. What a strange pairing of creatures of flight! I thought. Those who know birds better than me, might be able to explain the phenomena.

All of God's creations have purpose. His marvelous design and plan covers all things...from the dirty black ravens to the delicate hummingbirds. Each has a unique purpose and plan.

So why do we worry? Why do we fret and lay awake at night trying to figure out what to do? Why do we wring out hands in worry and cry, when everything is in God's mighty hands? Does it add a single hour to our lives? No. Scripture tells us not.

So, if you have a burden weighing heavy on your shoulders today, hand it over to God. His hands are large and ready, and filled with love. Take a moment and physically use your hands to grasp your worries, lift them from your shoulders and place them in God's hands. Then feel the weight be removed from you. God will handle things from here on out. You are free.

Release. Rejoice. Rest in God's love.