But the Lord replied to her by saying, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; there is need of only one or but a few things. Mary has chosen the good portion [that which is to her advantage], which shall not be taken away from her.
Life has its bumps and potholes in the road. Why would anyone want to worry about tomorrow's problems? What we worry about frequently never happens anyway, and if it is going to happen, worrying won't prevent it. Worry does not make you escape your trouble; it only makes you unfit to deal with it when it comes.
God is our help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). With worry, you are on your own. When you worry, which do you worry about—what might happen or what might not happen? For worriers, the Scots have a proverb: "What may be, may not be."
A confident woman does not worry because she sees the future differently than women who are worriers. She confidently believes that with God's help she can do whatever she needs to do no matter what it is. Her positive attitude enables her to expect good things in the future, not bad ones. Confidence is the fruit of trusting God. When we trust Him, we may not have all the answers, but we are confident that He does.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, thank You that You didn't leave me on my own to try to cope with all of life. I step ahead knowing that You know the way and that You'll lead me all the way, amen.
