Don't Worry.....

I don't know about you, but I'm getting really tired of all the worrying. Job security, foreclosure, cost of living, the recession ......BLAH, BLAH, BLAH - enough already.

A good friend of mine is a huge fan of the Bible verses that this weeks song is based on. (Matthew 6: 25-27) Whenever a conversation turns to stress or worry, Tom is quick to remind us that "God takes care of the birds, so worrying isn't helping, just have faith that things will be ok." He's also one of the hardest working people I know, so he isn't saying to sit by and wait for God to provide. Just that worrying is a waste of time and energy. It keeps us from doing other more productive things.

My selection, Selah's version of the gospel/spiritual classic "His Eye is on the Sparrow" from their 1999 CD Be Still My Soul. It helped me put worry aside this week, so that I could focus on getting things done. Worry is a de-motivator, keeping us captive and in perpetual limbo. Letting that go frees us up to take action or to truly relax.

This 4th of July weekend, I wish you all great celebrations, safe travel and lots of worry-free time. Peace, Mark