I’m going to share with you another of my many weaknesses. I sometimes worry about my health, and the health of my loved ones. It started after I got married, and then it became a lot worse after I had children. It increased greatly after my Dad went to Heaven, because loss suddenly became so close, so personal. I have found out by talking to other mothers, that most women, especially mothers, worry about their own, and their kids’, health too. So, at least I am not alone.
Since I know worry is a sin, I try not to do it. Yes, I can see the shock in your expression: “You must not try too hard” those who know me are thinking. Well, maybe not, but I do try!
Because I know the Bible is the best source for help, I am always on the lookout for verses that promise me a long life, or productive life, etc. It’s a comfort. Of course, I realize God is sovereign and can do as He wants with my life, but still, it’s a comfort.
Here’s my newest “find”:
Proverbs 9:11 “For by me [wisdom] thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. So, there ya go! I mean, there I go. Another great promise for a long life from my favorite infallible source: the Bible! If I use wisdom in my life, I’ll have my days multiplied and my years increased. I am not too wise, but there’s one thing I do know, it’s where to get wisdom: from God’s Word. More specifically: Proverbs! That’s why I read one every day! It’s like taking “spiritual vitamins.” I try to increase my “Proverbs Quotient” (PQ) everyday. (Did you notice there are 31 chapters?) Isn’t the Bible great?