Cartoonology Devotional 09-23-09
Cartoonology. There is great theology in cartoons and comics.
Dr. Edward Hallowell , psychiatrist and author of Worry, argues that while "Worry serves a productive function", "anticipatory and dangerous" worrying--which he calls "toxic worry"--can be harmful for your mental and physical health. He claims that "Toxic worry is when the worry paralyzes you," whereas "Good worry leads to constructive action" such as taking steps to resolve the issue that is concerning you.
People will tell you, "Don't worry." We acept that as good advice, but we know it is difficult to do. Let's face it. There is plenty to worry about. Some of us will worry as if we could take on the burden of the whole world.
Worrying in and of itself has never changed anything, and, in light of the Bible, worrying is simply a lack of faith in God. Most of what we worry about never happens anyway.
Henry Ward Beecher told the story about a young man applying for a job in a New England factory. "The only vacancy here," said the owner, "is a vice-presidency". The man that takes the job must shoulder all my cares." "What's the salary?" "I'll pay you ten thousand a year if you will really take over all my worries." "Where is the ten thousand coming from?", asked the applicant, suspiciously. "That", replied the owner, "is your first worry."
Maybe we can't give our worries to another person, but we can give them to God.
Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 09-23-09 Click on the link here to see all previous Cartoonology Devotionals.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 09-23-09 Click on the link here to see all previous Cartoonology Devotionals.
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