Don't Worry - Be Happy

There was a hit song in 1988 sung by Bobby McFerrin called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. I have always liked the song, mainly for the a cappella efforts of McFerrin – INCREDIBLE! The theme is also one that I agree with – DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY.

I was glancing over Yahoo news and just listen to these headlines: “Largest Bank Failure Ever”, “Chaos, Pandemonium at White House”, “Bailout deal Breaks Down”. WOW! This is enough to make a person afraid.

            Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Ben, right in the middle of this you expect me to 1) not worry AND 2) be happy?” Envelope please. The answer is YES. HUH?!? In John 16:33, Jesus spoke some encouraging but difficult words; “I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world."

Here’s the bottom line: trouble is going to keep coming our way but God has everything under control. Nothing slips through His fingers. He never panics or is taken by surprise. He has a plan for everything. Our response? Yeah, you got it. DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY. J