Conquering Worry's 'What-if'

The dark of night is borne away

and swallowed in the light of day

The dark of life is like this too

If we trust God to see us through

Worry’s ‘what if’ robs us of peace

It crushes us with constant care

And fuels the futile increase

Of anxiety and despair

Worry’ s ’what if’, by God’s kind grace

Through faith’s unfeigned humility

Will help us find our rightful place

Leaning on God on bended knee

Worry’s ‘what if’ is mercy-blind

To He who knows and sees our need

Only a heart fully resigned

Can find the courage to proceed

Worry’s ‘what if’ is hard to bear

It robs us of strength for today

Until we place its burden where

God helps us to trust and obey

Worry’s ‘what if’ is like a noose

That snuffs life’s light with dread’s dark rope

Until we cut agendas loose

And humbly cling to Living Hope

© Janet Martin

And we know that in all things God works for the good 

of those who love him,

who[i] have been called according to his purpose.

Rom.8:28

This verse is not a blanket statement to all humanity; 

but it is a promise to all who love God

and are called according to his purpose!

Pray then, that we confess our sin/pride 

to He who is faithful and just

 to forgive our sins and cleanse us 

from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

Pray our whole Soul-goal is the first and greatest command

and the second like it...

“’Love the Lord your God 

with all your heart 

and with all your soul 

and with all your strength 

and with all your mind’ 

and,

 ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms