Don’t Worry

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Amy Camp.

A few years ago, I went through a difficult time. I had what is called Compassion Fatigue due to ministering to folks during back-to-back hurricanes, and our church sent me to a Clergy Care Center in North Carolina. That week, I had individual therapy, group therapy, individual spiritual direction and group spiritual direction, horse therapy, time with a nutritionist, and personal training at the local YMCA.

Leaving the YMCA, instead of getting into my rental car, I felt God beckoning me into the woods. The afternoon light was golden and warm. I found a trail and the earth was soft beneath my feet. I found a lovely place to sit and then my tears began to fall and drip into the earth. It wasn’t long before a cute little bird became curious about me, and then two more little birds also came closer. The birds were singing so sweetly to me that I felt supported, held, and cared for. I was not alone.

The words of Jesus echoed through my heart: “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own…Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

I felt calmer than I had in weeks. I’m going to be okay. Everything is going to be okay. The earth is still spinning. I am right where I am supposed to be.

Let us pray: Gracious God, we thank you for the lilies of the field and the birds of the air, and especially we thank you for Jesus who reminds us again and again not to be anxious or afraid. Help us to remember that you are the Great Physician and the Balm of Gilead, the only One who can make us whole. Heal our brokenness for your glory and purposes. In Christ’s name, Amen.