Worry, Worry, Worry

Philippians 4:2 (NET) - Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.

Scripture tells us time and again that we should not worry.

The words “Fear not” immediately spring to mind.

Good advice.

But some have even gone so far as to say that if you worry then you are not really a Christian.

My mother was a worrier.

I used to tell her that if she found herself not worrying, she would worry about that.

Of course, this was in jest and she took it that way.

But frankly speaking, there is a great deal of concern in the world right now.

There is the pandemic.

There is division.

There is the economy.

Many are out of work.

Speaking for myself, many things have changed due to circumstances beyond my control.

I personally know several people in the same predicament.

I stated earlier that my mother was a worrier.

But her concern was not for herself, rather it was a concern for others.

Mother proved to me very early on that you can be concerned and be a Christian.

Especially when that concern is for others.

Galatians 6:2 (NET) - Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.

I cannot change the circumstances that are outside my realm of control.

But being concerned for others does three things for me.

First, I am far less concerned about myself.

Second, this is what scripture demands.

Third, it makes me glad that God gave me such a great Christian mother and teacher.

 

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at https://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/ on Friday, November 27, 2020.

I’ll be back here on Friday, December 4, 2020