Why is worrying considered to be a sin against God? I think it is mainly because we are forgetting who is in charge. I Peter 5:7 says "Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you." In that very simple statement is a very powerful and profound message. Our God loves us and cares about what happens to us. He is sad when we turn our backs on him whether through sin, neglect or ego. The self indulgence that we are capable of as humans is such an obstacle. But we must remember that nothing on earth cannot be healed by our loving God. He is almighty and powerful and his comfort is limitless. So we bring ourselves to him over and over again and he accepts us as we are. Who else does that for you? Have you ever felt judged by others? I know I have. Have you ever judged other people? I know I have. If you have felt judged by our God you are not talking to the same God that I know. Our God gives us talents, abilities and gifts and he honors that commitment. So often our judgement and worry stem from jealousy of others; what they have and what they can do. At the same time, we are neglecting the gifts God has given to us that are unique. If we truly focused on using our gifts to their limits we would not have time to worry, envy, or judge others. So how about it? Turn your worries over to God today and start living a fuller life. Focus on what God has given you and multiply it as you use it for its anointed purpose. Don't worry, be happy!
Born during the turbulent era of the French Revolution, Saint Jeanne Jugan rose above hardship and a lack of formal schooling to become a profound vessel of Christ’s mercy. After losing her father at a young age and working through her youth as a kitchen maid and nurse, her life radically changed one freezing night when she encountered a blind, paralyzed elderly woman with nowhere to go. Jeanne carried the woman back to her own home, placed her in her own bed, and began a lifelong mission of radical hospitality. This act of profound love blossomed into the Little Sisters of the Poor , a thriving community dedicated to sheltering and honoring the destitute elderly. Despite later facing heavy trials—including being unjustly sidelined and stripped of her leadership by a controlling chaplain—Jeanne accepted her obscurity and exile with a joyful spirit, resting her complete trust in God's hidden providence until her death in 1879. In our daily lives, Saint Jeanne Jugan invites us to lo...