WHY FRET? HE’S GOT YOU

Why fret? He’s got you!

Tears, frustrations, sufferings, pains, depression, emotional turmoil, hopelessness – the list of unpleasant situations goes on and on. Why me Lord? How did this happen? When will this cease? Are these questions familiar? As we journey this earth, we encounter many of unpleasant situations. And what is the response? Worry. We worry when a loved one is sick; when we cannot pay our fees or rents; and even when our grades are falling. Our natural response will be to try and find means of putting things in place till we are completely overwhelmed. Surprisingly, though preoccupying our minds with worries doesn’t seem to hurt, it provides no solution either.

We sometimes end up carrying every issue concerning ourselves, our loved ones and the world on our shoulders. This tends to have a toll on our minds and weigh us down. Have you ever for a moment wondered about what God thinks of those issues? Do you think He is okay with you spending time stressing about issues you cannot even solve on your own? Of course not! He knows the conditions of this world and challenges you would encounter. No wonder He said, “My Grace is sufficient for you and my strength is made perfect in your weakness” ( 2 Corinthians 12:9). That says it all! He is the answer to every single problem you will ever face in life. He is the solution to every one of them. He is the I AM! In Him, you are forever safe and secure. Why then fret about issues He can squash within a second?

He knew you when you were just a clot of blood in your mother’s womb and don’t you think He already made plans on how you’ll overcome life’s attacks? Oh yes, He is a master planner and too knowledgeable to be caught off-guard!  Your security and wellbeing is His priority.

The scripture says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11). As you walk this earth, trials will certainly come your way. Life may hit you so hard you may think you can’t survive it. Don’t stay down! Don’t lose hope! Just look to Him. How do you do so? By staying connected to Him through prayer and reading the Bible. The scripture says that cast all your burdens unto Him, for He cares. Your answer and comfort is in Him.

Instead of trying to handle it all by yourself, draw nearer to Him. Keep your focus on Him alone. He will surely keep and save you, for He loves you more than you can think about.