Worry Wart

Worry Wart
Philippians 4:6

Worrying is a sin, I know.  But oh so hard to remember when you are a mother!  It doesn't matter if they are 5 years old or 40 years old --- I can worry about safety on the road, job security, decision making, spiritual fitness, health, etc. - name it, it has been a blip on the worry radar!  Can I just call it "concern", not worry?!

Thoughts began to meander through my head -- does our Heavenly Father "worry" about us?  Does He cringe when He sees us stepping in a puddle of sin, splashing those we love with hurt and anxiety?  As we shrug off the Spirit's whispered reminder to pray, does the sadness in His eyes pierce through the wall of silence?  Does He smile as we hungrily devour His Word? When fear stalks us in the dark, lonely night, does He gently tuck us in with His bold protection?  Do tears roll down His cheeks while His heart heaves like a mighty earthquake when His name is tarnished by us submitting to our sin nature?

And now God must be laughing at these thoughts of mine!  We know that He is perfect!  This "Worry Wart" is looking to the great Physician to eradicate this particular "wart".  Soothing, all powerful love of my Heavenly Father will heal this irritating sin. Add to this healing process, gratitude, surrender, obedience and I have accessed the magnificence and mercy of my Lord!  Great "cure" but it must be applied daily!