worry

Jesus knew that we would have a tendency to worry and took the effort to tell us at least 4-5 times in Matthew 6... " do not worry." I have been worried to the point that I couldn't pray, read my Bible or eat. Why is this ? It's not because I'm trying to please God... it's because I'm trying to do something I can't... be in control. I can' t control what other people do.
I like this phrase: " don't react to people... respond to God." Why can't I remember that each week ? Why do I have to go through this painful cycle of worry, stress and then a few days later... trust ?

It seems like if I am really satisfied in the Lord, I worry less.

wisdom

Every day seems to be fraught with new decisions. I am asked to do things, say things, think about things for which I have no immediate answer. It's hard to find a Bible verse that gives you an immediate, "slam dunk" answer. How do you make decisions when the path is not clear and the way seems clouded with "baggage" ? Who is adequate for these things ?

Here are some filters through which we normally view life:
1. Is this what I always thought would happen ?
2. does this make sense to me ?
3. is this fair ?

I would rather think about this:
1. Does this glorify God ?
2. Are God's purposes accomplished on the earth ?

It seems like if you really want to live the way Jesus lived, you will get beat up.