The truth about worrying

The truth about worrying:

Worry gives small problems big shadows. Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength. Worry scuttles our lives, hurts us, and most sadly, dishonors God. God says: “Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good” (Romans 8:28). Worry takes a look at catastrophes and groans, “It’s all coming unraveled.” God’s Word says, “[God has] done it all and done it well” (Mark 7:37). Worry disagrees: “The world has gone crazy.” God’s Word calls God “the blessed controller of all things” (1 Timothy 6:15 PHILLIPS). Worry wonders if anyone is in control. God’s Word declares, “God will take care of everything you need” (Philippians 4:19). Worry whispers this lie: “God doesn’t know what you need.” God’s Word reasons: “You’re at least decent to your own children. So don’t you think the God who conceived you in love will be even better?” (Matthew 7:11). Worry discounts and replies, “You’re on your own. It’s you against the world.”

Worry wages war on your faith. You know that. You hate to worry. But what can you do to stop it? These three worry stoppers deserve your consideration: 

Pray more. 

No one can pray and worry at the same time. When we worry, we aren’t praying. When we pray, we aren’t worrying. “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3 NKJV). When you pray, you “stay” your mind on Christ, resulting in peace. Bow your knees and banish anxiety. 

Want less. 

Most anxiety stems, not from what we need, but from what we want. “Delight yourselves in the Lord, yes, find your joy in him at all times” (Philippians 4:4 PHILLIPS). If God is enough for you, then you’ll always have enough, because you’ll always have God. 

Live for today. 

Heaven still has her manna house.  You still have today. Don’t sacrifice it on the altar of anxiety.  “Go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time” Hebrews 4:16 . You cannot change yesterday...You are not promised tomorrow... Seize what God has given you right now...Today. 

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