Western Red Lily: Worry

 When Jesus spoke about worry, he said, “consider the lilies of the field. They do not toil or spin…” –Matthew 6:28. This one is a tricky one for me. I once saw a perfect cartoon portrayal of “Anxiety Girl”–able to jump to the worst conclusion in a single bound! Blue tights, green boots, white leotard showcasing an uppercase A,  flowing white cape….Put some curly hair on that cartoon girl and it’s me. And my worry, it leads to fear. However my mind knows that it is it God’s best for me. His word includes the phrase “do not be afraid” exactly 365 times. Is that just a coincidence that it is repeated precisely as many times as there are days in a year? Or is it his daily reminder that he is with us therefore all is well. Dear ones, burn the cape, cast off that cartoon girl, consider the lilies… And plant yourself and his peace!