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“Worry Is Like a Rocking Chair”

Cindy Dawson

They were caught hiding Jews from the Nazis during WWII. Corrie ten Boom, her sister, and their elderly father were arrested and eventually sent to Ravensbruck Concentration Camp. Corrie described Ravensbruck as “the deepest hell that man can create”.¹

Corrie pointing to the hiding place where the family hid hundreds of Jews during WWII

Corrie survived Ravensbruck, but if anyone ever had an excuse to worry, it would be her. This is what Corrie had to say about worrying.

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. It does not enable us to escape evil. It makes us unfit to face evil when it comes. It is the interest you pay on trouble before it comes.”

Corrie Ten Boom’s book, The Hiding Place, profoundly affected me as a young adult. Corrie lived her life, before, during, and after Ravensbruck, serving the Lord Jesus Christ.

By the end of the war, some 133,000 women would pass through its gates, as many as 40,000 of whom would perish. (The Bunker of Ravensbrück)

Her faith and trust in Jesus will encourage you through any trial you may face. If you have never read The Hiding Place, I strongly encourage you to do so. There is also a very good movie. You can watch the trailer HERE.

“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. 7 And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].” Philippians 4:6-7 AMP

So many times, people say, “I’m a worrier. I worry about everybody.” It’s as if they think it’s a badge of honor. It’s not! To worry means we are not trusting God. To please God, we must have faith. We must trust Him.

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV

If I have learned anything on my Christian journey of 60+ years, it is this: Seek God with all your heart. Love Him with all your heart. Trust Him with all your heart. Obey His Word with all your heart. If you do that, He will take care of everything else.

Take it from Corrie, “Worry is like a rocking chair; it keeps you busy but does not bring you farther.”

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

Pray for Israel

Sources:

The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom

https://larryloftis.com/blog/the-bunker-of-ravensbruck

https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-watchmakers-daughter-hid-hundreds-of-jews-beneath-the-nazi-occupiers-noses/

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Friday’s Verse, 8/30/24

Cindy Dawson

 “I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NASB

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 8/25/24

Cindy Dawson

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NASB

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

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Verses for Meditation, 8/15/24

Cindy Dawson

“If your law had not been my delight,
    I would have perished in my affliction.
 I will never forget your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.” Psalm 119:92-93 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

Pray for Israel

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Verses for Meditation, 8/8/24

Cindy Dawson

“I love the Lord because he hears my voice
    and my prayer for mercy.
Because he bends down to listen,
    I will pray as long as I have breath!” Psalm 116:1-2 NLT

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

Pray for Israel

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Tuesday’s Verse, 7/23/24

Cindy Dawson

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV (emphasis mine)

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

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Tuesday’s Verse, 7/16/24

Cindy Dawson

“Teach me your way, Lord,
    that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
    that I may fear your name.
 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
    I will glorify your name forever.” Psalm 86:11-12 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

Pray for Israel

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Friday’s Verse, 7/12/24

Cindy Dawson

“And let the [gracious] favor of the Lord our God be on us;
Confirm for us the work of our hands—
Yes, confirm the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 AMP

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

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Verses for Meditation, 5/9/24

Cindy Dawson

“For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin. 16 Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. Hebrews 4:15-16 AMP

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

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Friday’s Verse, 4/26/24

Cindy Dawson

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” 2 Chronicles 20:12 NIV Read full chapter

When faced with a vast enemy attack, Jehoshaphat cried out to God. Read this amazing story about trusting the Lord when YOU don’t know what to do.

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

Pray for Israel

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