Second graders worry about what toys they own to “show off”. Sixth graders worry about what clothes they wear. Students in high school worry about what car they drive. And the cycle usually continues as adults worry if they will be able to pay their bills.
It seems as we continue to get older, the things we once thought were crucial, necessary, and “can’t live without”, seem to be less and less. Yet, it also seems, as we get older we trade our concerns for other worries. We dismiss, as time moves on, what we once thought was vital.
Does the cycle ever end? I believe it can. There is a scripture in Philippians 4 that states, “Instead of worrying, pray about everything.” Many times we pray hoping that our situation will completely change, however, many times, prayer changes us in how we think. So instead of worrying, pray about everything. Prayer can calm the present worry to be a passing thought.
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