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And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin \u2013 Matthew 6:28<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Worrying about what I can\u2019t control\u00a0 In preparation for traveling, I found it necessary to pack a reminder, by composing the opening poem, of the pointlessness of worrying. It\u2019s the message that Jesus taught about in Matthew 6:25-34 when He said: \u201cWhich of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?\u201d (vs. 27). It was as if Jesus had presented a thesis, whereby He methodically outlined the pointlessness of worrying, the dangers of worrying, and finally the solution for worrying, which is: \u201cBut seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you\u201d (vs. 33).<\/p>\n God wanted me to remember that whatever He allows to happen, He\u2019ll provide me with the wisdom to handle it. \u00a0Therefore, while it\u2019s wise to take certain precautionary measures, it\u2019s even wiser to trust in the protective care of the One who has total control over everything. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin \u2013 Matthew 6:28\u00a0 Worrying about what I can\u2019t control\u00a0Will not likely prevent what could unfold \u00a0So, though hard, I must instead\u00a0\u00a0Allow faith to replace feelings of dread\u00a0And expect that whatever is to … <\/p>\n
Will not likely prevent what could unfold \u00a0
So, though hard, I must instead\u00a0\u00a0
Allow faith to replace feelings of dread\u00a0
And expect that whatever is to be\u00a0
Includes God\u2019s protective care over me\u00a0<\/p>\n