What If? Part I: Don't Worry, Be Thankful
" Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?' ...indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today. " —Matthew 6:31-34 What if…? These two little words have an immense amount of power over our lives. We make daily decisions based on them. The industries of financial planning, insurance, security systems, and the like are all dependent on you taking the time to imagine the dreadful possibilities, and then offer you a way to prepare for the worst. There is nothing wrong with forethought and planning for the future, In fact, it is wisdom to make provision for your future. Sadly, many of us allow "What if?" to rule us like an oppressive dictat