It is impossible to avoid worrying

Someone may say that it is impossible to avoid worrying .

The disturbing experiences will come into our lives — and we cannot shut them out. It is true they will come — but it is not true that we must admit them and surrender ourselves to their power.

It was a saying of Luther that "we cannot prevent the birds flying about our heads — but we can prevent them building their nests in our hair!"

In like manner, it is impossible to keep cares from flocking in great swarms about us — but it is our own fault if they are allowed to make nests in our hearts! We are to hold our hearts' doors and windows shut against them, just as resolutely as against the temptations that constantly assail us, craving admission into our lives.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

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