Have you every stopped to think about the preposterousness (I may have just made up a word there) of Hakuna Matata? *cue music* “It means no worries for the rest of your days….Its our problem freeeeee, philosophyyyyy, Hakuna Matata”.
So really, just dont worry about it, and you wont have problems FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
I’ve sung this Lion King classic more times than I can count…. and I believe I actually took comfort in the words. Up until a few months ago I lived under the perspective that God is good and that if I just stayed positive everything would work out.
And then for probably the first time in my life, I wasn’t doing so well. At most moments I felt an inner panic in my chest. I felt on the verge of tears all the time but I didn’t know why. A few times at work I balled. I slept during the day on my days off. I had never felt like this before and it made me feel afraid. What was wrong with me? I finally understood why people post those seemingly negative statuses on facebook… one night I wanted to post about how sad I felt… just so someone knew, so I wasn’t alone in crying before I fell asleep.
It was through that I realized that you cant reason away worries with a positive attitude.
Jesus even said “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33).
Life is tough sometimes.
I’ve always loved that…. dancing is on the other end of mourning. There is a time for every thing.
What is missing from Timon and Pumba’s motto is the HOW. How do I not worry and be problem free when my life is filled with things that I feel anxious about?
God answers that through Paul in his letter to the Philippians.
God says “do not be anxious”. But He doesnt leave it for us to figure out how to not have the worries we are going to have. He asks us to come to Him. The God who created the world, who knit me and you together, the God who knows how many stars are in the sky (psalm 147:4)….and also knows how many hairs are on my head (Luke 12:7). (which is amazing because I lose quite a few each day. How crazy is it that God keeps track of such minuscule things?). God is the only one who knows all of my struggles, and the desires in my heart, and still promises me He wants my good.
This wonderful God wants me to bring my worries and anxieties to him. To pray to Him in every situation. He desires that. And I think the answer of the HOW is found in the following verse.
God doesn’t promise to make our lives easy. Or even worry free. But if we come to Him with our worries, anxieties, cares, concerns, dreams, hopes…. He will give us PEACE. And for that I am ever thankful.
And I am feeling much better than before. God brought me through that rough couple of weeks. It didn’t feel good but I learned a lot and I feel happy again!
This morning I was worrying about a particular person and I decided that instead of spending my time dwelling on that I am going to pray each time they come to mind. What a better use of my time and energy than stalking them on facebook and wondering about them and just plain worrying. I encourage you too… if there is something heavy on your mind lately, why not try telling God about it? He cares for you. ❤
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