I overthink, a lot. So I always end up worrying. Be it of something I can control or not. When I worry, I long for logical answers. Not necessary to be scientific, just logical and not pure emotions. I need answers that are 100% legit.
Sabi ng Mama ko, “Magpray ka. Sa Lord at sa Salita Nya ikaw magtiwala. Ipagkatiwala mo ‘yan sa Panginoon.” I know she’s right. Nanay ko ‘yon. Di ako ipapahamak no’n. I’m listening, but my mind’s resisting. Not because I do not want to read the bible or I do not want to pray. I do. But, it’s not spiritual that I need. I need answers. Logical answers!!
We may have different approach about “questions”.
- In every Question, there should be an Answer. Emphasis on “should”.
- Not all questions are to be answered. That goes against #1 which is the standard
- We can have all answers to all questions, and still not have peace.
So I tried to change my approach on handling this. Instead of looking for “logical answers”, I switched to finding my inner peace.
From there naging fave ko ung Phil. 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Hinimay-himay ko ang bawat salita. Pinilit kong ninamnam bawat letra, hanggang ngayo’y nanatili sa labi ang lasa. Sustansyang dulot hanggang kaluluwa.
The God who created the Heavens and the Earth. Who crafted nothing to majestically beautiful. He who is beyond our understanding, knows from the beginning that we’ll worry about anything. Yes anything.
But gave the instruction that in everything we pray our concerns with grateful heart. An instruction that requires our response.
The reward? Phil. 4:7
“And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your heart in Christ Jesus.”
Honestly, rewards not just reward.
- We’ll receive Peace of God, from God and God alone. :) I’ve searched and I found none to whom I can find other peace but from God.
- He’ll guard our hearts.
- In Christ Jesus. Intimacy with Christ. That, is the best reward ever.
I’m not saying we do not worry. We will and will always do. But let’s not dwell on it for too long. We’re not suppose to be carrying worry in this life’s journey.
Sabi ng Mama ko, ”Ipagkatiwala mo ‘yan sa mapagpalang kamay ng Panginoon.”
Yes I added it, Mapagpalang Kamay ng Panginoon.
