The words of Jesus are simple and clear. In Jamaican parlance, "No problem, man." There are plenty of things to trouble one's heart today, and if you let yourself get carried away with fears, anxiety, despair, disputes, violence of word, thought, or action you could become completely incapacitated. But you don't have to. Just go back to the basic principles that Jesus teaches. Have faith. Trust in Him. Forgive. Have mercy. Do justice. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances. Shout for joy, even.
It's been said that the shortest passage in the Bible is "Jesus wept." Which he did. But the shortest command that he gave was "Follow me." It's short and sweet. No Problem.
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