Nov. 10, 2009 — Worry

Psychologist Robert Leahy, in his recent book, tells readers how to “unravel” their fears before their fears “unravel” them.

Some of our worries are groundless.  Leahy calls them false alarms. When we identify a groundless fear, he suggests we think of it as a fire engine going elsewhere. We need to let it pass by.

Well, all of us worry, but fears about what may happen in the future can distract us from living in today’s present.

An old saying tells us not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself.  Each day has sufficient troubles to keep us occupied.

Well, that old saying comes from Jesus himself, who understood that our fears can be replaced with trust.

Just a thought. I'm Sid Batts from First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greensboro, fpcgreensboro.org.