What if . . .

It is time again to add a scripture to your journal!

Our Bible study, "Calm My Anxious Heart" has been a really good one! Linda Dillow states in our most recent chapter that there are two spiritual diseases: "What if?" and "If only". They are similar in that they both lack the eyes of faith! The "What If's" were the focus for this chapter. We have all suffered from "What if . . .", it is a form of worry! The study outlines three steps in handling the "What if's".

1. Ask yourself what is the worst that can possibly happen?
2. Prepare to accept it if you have to.
3. Calmly proceed to improve on the worst.

Is this biblical? As Dillow points out in an example, Paul was faced with death daily, the worst his enemies could do to him. "For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21. After accepting this, "to die is gain", he boldy continued to spread the word of God!

May 1st

This has been a crazy year for us at school, but we have persevered! From a hurricane, snow, flooding, and the swine flu, we have managed to make it through the year with smiles, laughter, and a strengthened bond of friendship. I found a quote that sums it all up . . .

“God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.” ~ Author Unknown

God has definitely given us strength, comfort, and lighted our way. We have so much to be thankful for! Having these verses handy has been so helpful, though I still struggle with some of them, I have relied on them in stressful times and God has used them to work in heart!