Trust and let it go

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." Philippians 4:6 NLT

In an article published by the Washingtonian recently, Chuck Todd, moderator for "Meet the Press", said that he took up running in 2013 after stress pushed him to nearly 200 pounds. Five years later, 30 pounds lighter and still going strong, he said, "I feel like more and more in my job, Washington is stuck in a cul-de-sac—we’re going in circles. In the never-ending dreariness of what Washington feels like, it’s become an escape."

And speaking of wanting to escape, or break free from the worries of this world, did you know that a recent gallup poll showed that 79% of Americans feel stress sometimes or frequently throughout their day? And if stress can be defined as worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition, it's easy to see why, in this fast paced world, so many people are experiencing its' effects. But you know what? You and I weren’t created to live that way - which is why the Bible tells us not to "worry about anything" but to "pray about everything." And to then tell God what we need “and thank him for all he has done." In other words...  you and I need to trust God, pray, and let it go.

Need another reason not to worry? Consider the words of John McArthur my friend, "For some reason, we think of doubt and worry as "small" sins. But when a Christian displays unbelief...or an inability to cope with life, he is saying to the world, "My God cannot be trusted," and that kind of disrespect makes one guilty of a fundamental error, the heinous sin of dishonoring God. That is no small sin."

Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that we have no need to worry about anything when we pray about everything. Knowing that worry is a sign that we don't trust You, help us to dig into your Word every time we feel anxious to remind ourselves that You are the same God yesterday, today and forever that that Your promises are always true. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!!!

Right on time - Aaron Cole
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