Don’t Worry Be Happy


Thu, 19th July, 2007 - Posted by Living Life Abundantly


You can’t change anything by worrying. Worrying will not improve your circumstances. In fact, worrying will only make matters worse. The more you worry, the more your mind wastes energy focusing on problems rather than solutions. Worry causes both mental and physical stress which can result in more problems.

Stop worrying.

The answer to your problems lies in your ability and resolve to be happy no matter what. I know that this may seem easier said than done…But it can be done. So how does one make lemonade when life throws you lemons? It begins with your mind, your faith, and the words that you speak.

Step 1
Think or meditate on things that are lovely and pure.
Philippians 4:8

This doesn’t mean think about butterflies and sunny days with pretty rainbows…to a person with problems and seemingly unsurmountable obstacles the solutions to overcoming life’s hurdles are lovely and pure. Wouldn’t it be lovely to solve the problem? Wouldn’t it be pure joy to know everything is really all good? Think about what makes you happy. (Most people are more adept at thinking about what makes them unhappy. The problem is a source of unhappiness so again avoid thinking about the problem). Meditate on the answers to the problems. See the problem solved. The more you think about the solutions the more hopeful you will feel. You may not know exactly how or when the solution will manifest but by focusing on the solution you open yourself to receiving divine inspiration.

Step 2
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1

Remember the George Michaels song Faith? Well, he is absolutely right…YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH. I’m not talking about ordinary natural faith…What I am talking about is mountain moving faith. The even though you can’t see it, touch it, taste it, feel it, or hear it but you boldly and confidently believe it, kind of faith. You must have faith that your problems are solvable and that they will be solved. You must be able to believe no matter what circumstances look like, everything isn’t always as it appears. You cannot always rely on what you see, you have to believe without a doubt, and stand on your faith.

Step 3
Speak things that are not as though they are.
Romans 4:17

Your words have creative power, speaking faith filled words can breath new life into any situation. No matter what you are facing the words that come out of your mouth can change your circumstance. I often hear people say that they are broke over and over and they stay broke because who ever without a doubt “…believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” Mark 11:23 This is why it is of the utmost importance that you are selective with what comes out of your mouth. Don’t speak the problem speak the solution. If finances are of concern instead confessing you’re broke confess something like: God is the unfailing, unlimited source of my supply. My financial income now increases…Remember to ask, believe, and receive.

Nothing good ever comes from worrying! Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things…” Matthew 6:34

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Lyrics by Bobby McFerrin

Here is a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t worry be happy
In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double

Don’t worry, be happy……

Ain’t got no place to lay your head
Somebody came and took your bed
Don’t worry, be happy
The land lord say your rent is late
He may have to litigate
Don’t worry, be happy
Lood at me I am happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Here I give you my phone number
When you worry call me
I make you happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
Ain’t got not girl to make you smile
But don’t worry be happy
Cause when you worry
Your face will frown
And that will bring everybody down

So don’t worry, be happy (now)…..

There is this little song I wrote
I hope you learn it note for note
Like good little children
Don’t worry, be happy
Listen to what I say
In your life expect some trouble
But when you worry
You make it double
Don’t worry, be happy……
Don’t worry don’t do it, be happy
Put a smile on your face
Don’t bring everybody down like this
Don’t worry, it will soon past
Whatever it is

Don’t worry, be happy

Category : Living Life Abundantly

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3 Responses to “Don’t Worry Be Happy”


RJ November 11, 2007

This is good stuff!

Lucas Hoffmann November 21, 2007

Step 3, Speak things that are not as though they are, is unbiblical. It is taking Romans 4:17 way out of context. In that verse it is GOD who speaks things that are not as though they are, not us. If you use the entire verse to support your claim, then we should also give life to the dead.

admin November 26, 2007

Interesting perspective Lucas regarding step 3 and Romans 4:17. Speaking those things that are not as though they are is indeed biblical…

The Bible says THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].

Jesus said:

“he that believeth in Me, the works that I do he shall do also; and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto My Father.”

“whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven; and so whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.”

“Because of your unbelief; for verily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, `Remove hence to yonder place,’ and it shall remove. And nothing shall be impossible unto you.”