A REVOLTIN DEVELOPMENT (A life time of troubles and worry.) Donald R. Fox

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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)

“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)

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." www.essaysbyfox.org