Worry or Worship?

"Look at the birds, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, careless in the care of God. And you count far more to him than birds." ~Matthew 6:26 Message

I lay on the beach, being buried in sand like worries

Piles and piles of grainy sand on top of me

Only my head escapes

I can't breathe

The weight, it suffocates me

No more! I cry

Suddenly, I am lifted up

Freedom from the fetters sand had forced on me

I run to the ocean, I run to my Savior's arms

No more burdens, only refreshing cool water

Reason to rejoice

Seagulls sail overhead.

Why did I let worries surround me-

When the God's arms were open to set me free?

I simply had to run to the ocean,

To look at the birds,

And remember,

Remove the sand of worry,

And worship the Savior who works all things together for good.

"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to You."  Matthew 6:33

As I strive to seek first God's kingdom, I place the rest in His hands, trusting that it will be added.  I need to learn to trade my worries for worship.