Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Hi, Everyone!

A couple of blog posts ago, I made mention that I haven’t been going to church every Sunday like I would if I was back home. Yes, I admit that my church attendance out here in the Bible Belt is spotty at best, and I am woman enough to admit that there is no valid excuse good enough, nor can I think of a real good reason for missing as much as I have. In light of this “atrociousness,” I do make up for it as best as possible by reading a couple of Bible verses and listening to the gospel station for an hour or so.

However, I had a breakthrough on yesterday—I actually went to church, and I enjoyed the sermon immensely!

The sermon came from Matthew 6:25-34, and the subject was: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” The pastor went on to give a disclaimer that if the title sounded familiar, then it’s only because he got the title from a singer named Bobby McFerrin—heck, the pastor even went on to recite the lyrics to the song, and once he did that, I thought about my Uncle Ronnie and how, even to this very day, he sings that song.

Well, in this scripture, Jesus Christ is telling the multitudes not to worry about anything. He gives two examples in the form of the lilies of the field and the fowls in the air; they don’t have to work for food or shelter, and The Lord provides for them. The scripture also teaches that The Lord cares more for His children than the birds and the lilies. It was then that I thought about that song that says: “His Eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.”

By the way, I hadn’t really paid any attention to it until I read for myself, but Jesus tells us three times in this particular scripture not to worry—He tells us in verses 25, 31, and 34. It was also in church yesterday that I learned that the phrase “take no thought” really means “do not worry.” For a long time, I took those words literally, and only after learning the true meaning did I feel a little embarrassed. However, my embarrassment quickly turned into relief, especially when I realized that I had truly learned something. I almost shouted: “Yay, Me!” Hahaha!

Well, y’all, that’s all the news I’ve got for you today, but you can rest assured that I’ll have some more for you on tomorrow. Until then, y’all take it easy, and remember: Don’t worry—be happy!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha