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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Thursday; July 31, 2008

          Every-once-in-a-while something so simple will sneak up on you and make an incredible impact.  A few days ago I was in an adult Bible class when someone observed, “If you worry, why pray?  If you pray, why worry?”.  I was so struck by the simplicity of the insight that I was almost speechless; something that is not an easy feat to accomplish. 

          Most of us would admit that we believe in the act of praying; but, do we really believe in the power of prayer?  We are willing to let God hear our words; but, are we willing to let go of our issues?  Most of us are logically convinced that worry is an empty emotion; but, do we have the faith to give our concerns over to God.

          Centuries ago, Jesus tried to personify this lesson by observing, “… if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you …?” (Matthew 6:30)  It up to us, are we going to worry or pray?

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

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