Why worry? Rather …

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 05 Jun 2022
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Fear of the future,
all that’s unknown,
helpless to mould it,
weakness we own.
Fear’s unproductive
unless it turn,
trust One who’s sovereign,
confidence learn.

New deep anxiety,
or background stress –
worry can’t help us,
brings more distress.
Jesus exhorts us
on Him to lay
burdens, to free us
for duties each day.

World's pleasures, riches
worries increase.
Treasures in heaven
bringing us peace,
We have no need to
be anxious for –
He’ll always help us
just as before.

Matthew 6:19-34

Tune: 54 54 D eg ‘Thine own way ‘by George Stebbins

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Submitted by Nolan on

Very true Rhiannon! When I really worry I tell myself "don't worry" "it will be Ok" and just a quick little prayer upwards.Works for me. Think also of the pop song "don't worry be happy".

All the best and no worries! & Nolan

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. The line, But when you worry you make it double in the pop song is certainly true!

But to be able to offload on a loving and capable heavenly Father is much more meaningful than just brushing worry off as pointless! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Yes it is so Rhiannon your quote of course is the same it's the same song! Well obiviously you know it well. But I don't understand your second paragraph that well.

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Actually, I didn't know it at all, but looked it up when you mentioned it!

My second paragraph – I just meant the song just talks about telling yourself not to worry, but we can do that because we are letting a strong Father take care of our future.

God be with you and your family and friends. Rhiannon