A friend was our substitute ecumenical Bible study leader yesterday morning. She told that her word for the year was 'trust'. Among other things, she read from a boxed graphic in her Bible titled "Seven Reasons Not To Worry". They are found in Matthew 6:25 - 34.

They are good, so here you go:

"The same God who created life in you
can be trusted with the details of your life."

"Worrying about the future hampers
your efforts for today."

"Worrying is more harmful than helpful."

"God does not ignore those who depend on him."

"Worry shows a lack of faith
and understanding of God."

"There are real challenges God wants us to pursue and worrying keeps us from them."

"Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry."

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