The Christian's Most Ridiculous Sin (Part 2 of 2)

In part 1 of this post, I suggested that worry in a Christian’s life might be a pointer to unbalanced priorities or undue attention to what others think when they are disappointed by our Christ-centered decisions. Sometimes, however, we do our very best, for God’s honor and glory and we still worry! The reality is that circumstances don’t always work out the way we plan, even with the best, most God-honoring intentions.

When it seems like living our priorities is getting us nowhere, what is our response? First, we should check our priorities and get counsel to make sure we’re not missing the boat. But what comes next? Worry in these situations, no matter how important the issues, can represent a lack of trust on our part.

It’s like the famous tightrope walker at Niagara Falls, ‘Blondin.’ He walked across the falls pushing a wheelbarrow! Later, in the New York Times, he communicated that he would gladly push any lady across for free (guys had to pay for the ‘privilege’)!

Would you get in the wheelbarrow? If you say that you believe he can do it with no harm, but won’t get in, do you really trust him and his ability? Maybe you go, but worry the whole time. That’s belief, but without complete trust (Like the Christian who strives to keep Godly priorities but gets in a jam and lets that ruin him). Or maybe you go with the faith of a child completely trusting and enjoying a thrilling ride unlike anyone else in the world!

We must believe we are God’s children and trust Him with our lives and priorities. We’ve got to obey the Lord by letting Him control our priorities. Finally, we need to pray that He will give us the joy-filled, childlike faith to trust Him when the priorities He has given conflict with the priorities of our sinful nature and the priorities of the world.

God’s Word is very clear. Do not worry! Pray instead with a thankful heart. This is the path to peace and joy that will shine brightly in the world because it is so peculiarly wonderful!

Philippians 4:6-7

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”