Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…

Today I learned of a family that I’ve known for the past 7 years, who have lost two loved ones in the span of about 6 months.  My heart aches for them because I understand all too well that form of pain.  The thought came to my mind is that we must learn to not sweat the small stuff.  I think that too many times we get weighted down with situations and circumstances of little merit.  Yes – we have our respective struggles and strains, but sometimes it helps to put things into perspective.

Matthew 6:34 (NLT)… So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

Proverbs 27:1 (NLT)… Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring.

James 4:14 (NLT)… How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.

We must learn to be grateful for the day at hand and for the time that God has given to each of us.  We may not have all the things that we desire, but we have LIFE! 

Psalms 118:24 (NLT)… This is the day the Lord  has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.