Observation - March 16, 2018

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Published on Sunday, March 18, 2018

Addy Oberlin
Neepawa Banner & Press

The other day the unforeseen happened. I got stuck in the snow in the busiest street in town. I should have known better and not parked there. An embarrassing situation, but a kind young man, and someone who stopped and helped me on my way. In the evening I had an appointment, but fear took over (what if I got stuck again) and I cancelled my appointment.

Even there someone helped me and gave me a ride. It is wonderful to know that there are people around us who are willing to get out of their way to help us. I believe that we often are needlessly fearful and worrisome.

The Bible talks a lot about worry and fear, but gives us a way out if we believe in God and His care for us. David reminds us in Psalm 118:6 that “the Lord is with me, I will not be afraid.” Jesus even had to remind His disciples “Therefore do not worry about your life who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” ( Luke 12:22, 25).

It is a good reminder for me and maybe more of us.