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A REVOLTIN DEVELOPMENT
(A
life time of troubles and worry.)
Donald
R. Fox
Unless
you have been around a lot of years you would not remember actor
William Bendix and his radio show “The Life of Riley." Both TV
and radio programs back years ago were designed to entertain with
clean wholesome dispositions. Such was our hapless hero Riley, “His
frequent exclamation of indignation—"What a revoltin'
development this
is!"—became one of the most famous catchphrases of the 1940s.”
Riley
was always in trouble because of his mistakes or his family and life
in general. Within any life span, all of us will have troubles.
Some are minor and others will cut your heart and soul to bits. Such
is life!
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked
world – not even our troubles.” Charlie Chaplin (1889 – 1977)
“Troubles
are often the tools God fashions us for better things.” Henry Ward
Beecher (1813 – 1887)
“Selfishness and greed, individual or
national, cause most of our troubles.” Harry S. Truman (1884 –
1972)“I have spent most of my life worrying about things that have never happened.” Mark Twain (1835 –1910)
I
must admit I have been troubled many times, and I know I cannot, for
the most part, have any influence to change what bothers me. To
illustrate, presently I am distressed with our current political
parties and national government. However, like you, we press on to
do the best we can. With this thought, I go for strength to my Lord
and Saviour, Jesus Christ. With my understanding and promises of our
God, I know that our God still is in command. God help all of us to
overcome useless worry.
IN
THIS LIFE TROUBLE AND WORRY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US.
“God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
(Psalms 46:1 KJV)
“Blessed
be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:3-5 KJV)
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:3-5 KJV)
“Humble
yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt
you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV)
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV)
NOTE:
Some web sites of interest:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_Riley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bendix
NOTE:
For additional study see essays
“WORRYWART” and “TROUBLED."
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