Don’t Worry. Be Happy!

God wants you to be happy! Worry is one of the most common thieves of joy. You and I must refuse to worry so that we will live consistently joyful lives. Worry is very subtle. Most people are probably not fully aware of how much they worry and how worrying is affecting their joy, confidence, outlook, relationships, or health. The Lord says to you today, “Don’t worry. Be happy!” Worry wastes your energy. There is no benefit whatsoever in worry. Thinking and analyzing are helpful. But worry never helps. If you feel fear or worry come into your life, pray right away. Give your worries to the Lord. He will take them and you will have peace and joy in your life instead. You and I will also need to do some practical things so that worry cannot have a place in our lives. For example, if you meditate on the Word of God every day, take time to listen to soothing music, cultivate an awareness of God’s presence in your life, and design an appropriate plan of action to solve your problems, worry will not rule in your thoughts and emotions. And you will live in God’s peace and joy. Are you worried about some thing today? Are there things that you are so afraid about that even your rest or sleep is affected? Is something eating up your joy? Worry no more! Jesus Christ has broken the curses through his death on the cross of Calvary. Through faith in him, unbelievable blessings come to your life. If you are a beloved son or daughter of God, your life is secure. Keep trusting and obeying God. Don’t worry! Be happy!