A New Year's Resolution: Don't Worry, Be Happy!
Worried? Me? Never . . . As we look back on 2025, I want you to imagine something with me for a moment. Picture yourself carrying an invisible backpack. It's filled with all the "what-ifs" and uncertainties you're taking into this new year. What if the economy gets worse? What if my health fails? What if my relationships struggle? What if my job situation changes? We're great at making New Year's resolutions, aren't we? We promise to exercise more, eat better, read our Bibles daily. But how often do we resolve to worry less and trust God more? How often do we commit to leaning on Jesus instead of relying on our own strength? In Philippians chapter 4, verses 6 and 7. Paul writes these powerful words: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus....
