Monday, April 24, 2017

worry vs care

Having a burden for those things God cares about is not worry; it is concern. God is always caring. He never worries.

Worry is all about us. 
Care is all about others.

In caring, we are never alone. 
In worry, we are always alone.

Never expect or demand others to share your worry. 
Always hope others will help shoulder your care.


Worry is never legitimate. 
Caring is always legitimate. 

Worry is inward-focused on "me"
Care is outward-focused on others.

Worry tends to lock us up and shut us down
Care energizes and moves us to action

We are called to always care, never to worry.

Most of us don't just worry or care only. We are usually a mixture of both, but should always seek to embrace care and abandon worry. The good news is because of Christ, he loves us the same either way. 

Cast all your cares on him because he cares for you.



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