Worry and suspicion

Webster gives "suspicion" many different definitions, but the one that I will be talking on now is Mistrust, mental uneasiness and uncertainty.

Webster also gives "worry" many different definitions, but I will be looking at this one, to feel or experience concern or anxiety.

These two words are more alike than one would imagine when looking at the emotions behind of them.

I was listening to Elvis's "Suspicious Minds." I have loved the song since I was little, but this was the first time I really really listened to the words, from an adults stand point. My first thought was "If you feel like you're in a trap, the relationship is already doomed." Relationships shouldn't be boring, they shouldn't be mundane, or make you feel trapped. Relationships are supposed to be enthusiastic, loving, and most important, free. If you're worried your partner or friend is doing something bad/wrong than it sets your mind frame negative for the day. You shouldn't feel anxiety over a friendship.

The Bible says in Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God"

1 Peter 5:7 says "cast all of your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."

The Bible is telling you not to worry about things that are out of your control. Send those to God and move on, he will take care of them.

Abraham Lincoln once said "Do not worry that you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition." Take this to heart. I belt tested this last month and had a lot of anxiety, frustrations, anger, and worry all rolled up into 1 full week. If I had read this quote before the test, I wonder if it would have saved me from some serious stress?? It's possible. Lincoln was a great man, and had great ideas. He was a man before him time in the truest sense of the statement. Things are not always about you, things can sometimes be about everyone else. But at the same time, don't worry too much about yourself because when the world becomes "me, me, me" is when people get greedy, which leads to conflict we don't need. George Washington said that "Worry is interest in those who borrow trouble." Which confirms my previous statement.

Suspicion is just as bad. Once you start suspecting people of wrong doings, you become paranoid that everything they do is bad. This turns to hatred, and in some extreme cases prejudices. James Monroe said "Preparation of war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will." People are always watching you. Whether you're in the store, Church, work, or school, people are watching you. It's very important not to give them any reason to be suspicious of you.

My thoughts: Live freely and love freely. If you have a problem or worry, pray on it and leave it at God's door. I write, writing is my outlet of stress and worry. This after praying on the matter.