"God does not fit in an occupied heart."  [St. John of the Cross]

Bobby McFarrin’s song, “Don’t worry, Be happy!” provides a good summary of the Gospel message not to worry.  Jesus, clearly, tells us “… do not worry ….”  Easy to say; Hard to live!

We all know that there is no value in worry or anxiety.

 

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow, the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then & every day.… Be at peace, & put aside all anxious thoughts ….”  (St. Francis deSales, Be at Peace)

A Worry Table: Some of us would do well to emulate the woman who realized that her fears were ruining her life, so she made for herself a "worry table."  On tabulating her worries she discovered that 40 percent will never happen; 30 percent were all about decisions that cannot be altered; 12 percent were about others' criticism, most untrue; 10 percent were about my health, which gets worse as I worry; 8 percent were legitimate since life has some real problems to meet.  [Thomas Kepler from James Cox, The Ministers Manuel For 1996]

Jesus taught us not to worry, so give your worries to God one at a time, one minute at a time and one day at a time, before long Jesus will have your worries and your heart, your will, your entire life and you will have a deeper relationship with Jesus, and your worries will no longer dominate your life.

May God Be Praised!