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Long, long ago, in 1988 smiley, Bobby McFerrin sang a song titled, Don’t Worry, Be Happy.  The tune was catchy but the lyrics were completely without substance, including a lot of “ooh, ooh, oohs.”  Like a lot of happy songs, including, The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow, the optimism is not rooted in anything more than faith in faith.  There is no objective reason to be happy in songs of that nature.  To aspire to happiness is common, but some of us need more than a happy tune based on an empty admonition.  In contrast, Jesus told us not to worry and gave us some good objective reasons to overcome the anxious cares that often debilitate us.  Paul expanded on the teaching of Jesus and, under the inspiration of the Spirit, gave a prescription for peace.  Lord willing, we’ll take a look at it on Sunday.  Are you choked with worry?  Does anxiety rob you of life?  Is fear robbing you of the enjoyment of God’s blessings?  Read ahead in Philippians 4.  God has a better way to live and wants to meet you right in the hard places of your concerns.  It’s been written, that on average, only about 8% of what we worry about is of any legitimate concern.  Think about that!  Perhaps up to 92% of the things that are weighing you down today are of no legitimate concern.   For those that are legitimate, God has a path toward peace.  One that has worked for many and will work for you.  “Do not worry!”