October 30, 2008

what we read

Everyday we pick up the newspaper

or hear the news on the TV

we see disasters, cruelty, criminal actions, heartache,

and just a slew of “bad” news.

How do we handle the news?

Do we worry, do we panic,

do we get angry?

“Panic is a sudden desertion of us,

and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.”

- Christian Nevell Bovee

and

“Stop being angry!

Turn from your rage!

Do not lose your temper—

it only leads to harm.

For the wicked will be destroyed,

but those who trust in the Lord

will possess the land.

Soon the wicked will disappear.

Though you look for them,

they will be gone.

The lowly will possess the land

and will live in peace and prosperity.

- Psalm 37:8-11 NIV

“Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you.”

- 1 Peter 5:7 NIV