Good Advice from a Great Friend

This morning I ran across a motivational thought written by Max Lucado, a Christian author. Since we're in a series on Trust, I thought this was so amazingly appropriate. If you've been struggling with trust, then this is for you.

The same God that gave us commandments such as "Do not commit adultery, do not murder" said, "Do not worry." It's a violation of our relationship to God to question his authority by worrying.

Has any good ever come out of any worrying that you've ever done? Worry only compartmentalizes us and makes us unable to do what we set out to do. If you are worried about a problem, what you need to do is simply trust the Lord and do good.

The word worry comes from a word taht means "to divide." When you worry, you divide your energy.

Amazing insight isn't it? A few things that jumped out at me:

• "Do not worry" is a commandment of Jesus. It's not just a nice suggestion. That means Jesus thinks we can actually do it... not worry, that is.


• To worry is a violation of our relationship with God. As a command of Jesus, then to not do it is... a violation.


• No good comes from worrying.


• Worrying compartmentalizes us. In other words, it breaks us down instead of builds us up. Worry really does divide us.


• Worry keeps us from doing what we know we need to do... Trust Him and Do Good.

Great advice on a Thursday,

Just a bloggish thought,

Matt