Mr. Worrywart

Mr. Worrywart was an man, who despite all his efforts, had no other hobby but to worry about everything. He worried about his car; about his money; he even worried about people’s problems, and that’s quiet worrisome indeed. Mr. Worrywart’s friends could not comprehend this dilemma, and did everything they could to relieve Mr. Worrywart of his plague.

“Why not try a vacation,” advised one of his friends, “It always does me good.”

Under much stress from worrying about the advice given, Mr. Worrywart took that vacation posthaste. Even still the worm of worry managed to slither into his mind. When the taxi finally showed up he worried if he would make his flight in time, and if that wasn’t bad enough, he couldn’t help but to wonder if the plane would land safely or would he get to his hotel in time? Needless to say the worry continued throughout the entire time on vacation.

Once he returned, another friend tried his chance at curing his ailing friend.

“Try a hobby to get you mind of the worry.”

Yet, dear reader, this was no better than the first strand of advice. He tried reading, but was afraid that the book might give him nightmares. Next he gave liberty to try painting, but he wondered if he would be good at it, and I will not tell you of all the other hobbies that were given a consideration, but soon fell to the wayside over the villain called worry. There seemed to be no peace for Mr. Worrywart. His fate was sealed from his viewpoint until another friend mentioned the best advice of all.

“You could always tell Jesus of your cares and concerns. For He will aid you and help you to face any problems you have. All worries cannot stand when you talk to Him. He will be with you in trouble as He is with me.”

Mr. Worrywart, knowing this friend to be very shrewd, did so. Now there was much talking from Mr. Worrywart’s side, but after awhile he went silent; for God had much to talk to him about. Mr. Worrywart found that the more he continued to cast every care on God, the worry of daily life faded into the distance. Later on, Mr. Worrywart’s friends commented that he was a more agreeable person, and he concurred whole heartedly.

Dear reader, if it ever comes a time were worry seems to siege the day. Don’t forget it’s a good time to pray. In life it is expected to face troubles here and there, but remember God for He does care. If you heed not to such noble advice you shall be sorry; for it is Christ Himself that can destroy much worry.