Why worry

How often do you worry about your family, your finances, your spouse or about a friend?  We all worry to some extent.  Most of us can't help it.  We seem to worry over all sorts of things, sometimes quite trivia problems, others very important.  However if we follow the Word of God, we should not worry at all.  Because worry says "I don't trust you quite enough God to answer my prayers and meet my needs . . . I am going to worry just in case".   However I don't need to look far into the scriptures to find my instructions . . . they are very clear.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests known unto be made God. Philippians 4:6

If we live by faith, we need to believe 100% that God has everything under control. He doesn't need our help.  In fact He can do a far better job without us interfering. True. I have a long way to go to completely trust in God.  I think I share this problem with many others.

I particularly like this verse from Matthew 6:27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? (NKJV).  How true.  No matter how much we worry it doesn't change a thing. It is simply a waste of time and energy, energy we can use on more productive things in our lives.  In fact if we calculated the hours we have spent worrying, imagine what we could have achieve in that time instead. We need to Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6).  

Worry can lead to all sorts of problems, including depression and other illnesses.  It isn't healthy to worry and we don't need to.  No matter what happens in your life (or in mine) remember 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Because once we do, our worries will melt away.  He is caring for you and me.

Trust in God, especially at this time of year when life can get very hectic. Give it a go.

’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
And to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
And to know, “Thus says the Lord!”

I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.

from 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus by Louisa M R Stead (1882)

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