One of the things that make us miserable and rob us of happiness is worry. We should get rid of worry because the Lord does not want us to be worriers.
The sources of worries are:1. Lies and the exposure of lies - Liars are big worriers. They worry because they fear their lies will be exposed. Telling and propagating lies brings worry. Those who have more than one husband are worriers. Those who have more than one wife are worriers. The Lord wants us to live in truth. Truth shall set us free.
2. Greed or covetousness - Greedy people worry because they might not get what they want. We must not permit these things to happen because this will stain our dignity besides wants and luxuries in our life will not last forever. In having and always having and once you have it, then you keep and keep it until you worry. "Travel light and be happier."
3. Pride -High social status makes you worry. You cannot live well by guarding your honor and status symbol. Do not pretend that you are well off if you are not. We must be real because life is like a weather which is not the same yesterday, sometimes good sometimes bad. Our fortunes change like "shifting shadow." We must be practical in living. If you have none show that you have nothing! If we have borrowed small amount of comfort and glory, Praise God! As the song says:
2. Greed or covetousness - Greedy people worry because they might not get what they want. We must not permit these things to happen because this will stain our dignity besides wants and luxuries in our life will not last forever. In having and always having and once you have it, then you keep and keep it until you worry. "Travel light and be happier."
3. Pride -High social status makes you worry. You cannot live well by guarding your honor and status symbol. Do not pretend that you are well off if you are not. We must be real because life is like a weather which is not the same yesterday, sometimes good sometimes bad. Our fortunes change like "shifting shadow." We must be practical in living. If you have none show that you have nothing! If we have borrowed small amount of comfort and glory, Praise God! As the song says:
"The things on earth will dim and lose their value
If we recall it's borrowed for a while
And the things of earth that cause my heart to tremble
Remember they will only bring a smile."
"This weary world with all its toil and struggle
May take its toil of misery and strife
The soul of man is like a waiting falcon
When it's released, its destined for the skies."
"But until then my heart will go on singing
Until then with joy I'll carry on
Until the day my eyes behold that city
Until the day God calls me home."
If we recall it's borrowed for a while
And the things of earth that cause my heart to tremble
Remember they will only bring a smile."
"This weary world with all its toil and struggle
May take its toil of misery and strife
The soul of man is like a waiting falcon
When it's released, its destined for the skies."
"But until then my heart will go on singing
Until then with joy I'll carry on
Until the day my eyes behold that city
Until the day God calls me home."
(From Rev. Teofilito A. Rufon's Messages @ Odiongan Baptist Church Inc.)
Can't wait for Part II...
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