Not to worry and runaway emotions were two topics that I have been studying about lately. Worry has been plagueing me. Yesterday I was admonished not to worry. Jesus actually commands us not to worry. Did you know that. I have definately been filled with worry over the last couple of months. It feels like a millstone around my neck at times. When I look up and keep looking up. Not at my circumstances but at the LORD who can do all things I feel at peace, at least for the moment. But when I look down at my situation I start to sink into depression and saddness. One of today's questions asked "What emotions do you struggle to keep under control? Emotions do serve us in many ways. One of the ways they serve us is as a window into our minds and hearts. They reveal what we believe.
Here are some verses that spoke to my spirit yesterday. They all seem geared to my worrying heart.

In Luke 12:22 Jesus teaches about money & possessions

22Then turning to his disciples, Jesus said, "So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. 23For life consists of far more than food and clothing. 24Look at the ravens. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! 25Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not! 26And if worry can't do little things like that, what's the use of worrying over bigger things?
27"Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 28And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith! 29And don't worry about food--what to eat and drink. Don't worry whether God will provide it for you. 30These things dominate the thoughts of most people, but your Father already knows your needs. 31He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
32"So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
33"Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven have no holes in them. Your treasure will be safe--no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. 34Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.