Excessive worry robs us of the gift of life, because we're always fretting, "What if this happens? What if that happens" Knowing that you will one day die, how much of your time do you want to invest in worrying? It's not an investment that produces dividends, and your stock can only go down. By contrast, The Apostle Paul invited us to stop worrying long enough to develop close connection with our Higher Power: "And the peace of God which transcends human understanding will guard your heart and mine." We can walk through pain and not be consumed by it. We can live in a sense of God's love, no matter what.