The good farmer must be aware of the drought in order to make proper plans. But, should he focus to much on the lack of rain, he will miss the beauty of today's sunshine. Anonymous

Are you like me? Every dry day is the potential beginning of a drought, every economic downturn is the start of the next depression, and every sneeze is the possible onset of pneumonia. I wonder sometimes how much of God's beauty I have missed because I was worried about the bad things that might happen.

Now, for those without Christ, I can understand how that type of thinking can take hold. After all, their lives really are one disaster after another - just waiting to happen. But, for those of us whose hope is in Christ, how can we be so foolish as to worry about the things that might be? God is in Heaven!

While it is true that we must take proper precautions against the harsh realities of life (this is part of stewardship), we must never allow life's challenges to ruin our joy. After 50 years of life, I have made an important discovery concerning every single thing that I have worried over: It either happened, or it didn't. "Brilliant", I'm sure you must be thinking to yourself, "Why hasn't this man been awarded a Nobel Prize for his incredible grasp of the obvious?" But, isn't it true, that much of the important things in life are obvious?

Since our goal is to be in Heaven someday (with as many of our loved ones as possible), then why do we worry about the things that draw us closer to that goal? God is in Heaven! And, He is in control.

So, let's not miss out on the beauty of His blessings, today.

Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. Ecclesiastes 11:4, NIV

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow... 

Matthew 6:33-34, NIV