Are you worried about something?
What about?
Have you prayed about it? (See Exchanging Anxiety for Peace)
Still worried?
Don’t worry
Jesus tells us not to worry. (Matthew 6:24-34)
Why not worry?
Jesus tells us why we are not to worry.
God is sovereign. (Matthew 6:25-32; Luke 12:24-30)
You can’t do anything about many things, but God can do anything about everything.
Worry is lack of trust in Almighty God. (Luke 12:28)
Worry is a sin!
Worry takes your eyes off Jesus.
Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things … Mary has chosen the good part. (Luke 10:41-42)
You cannot serve God and wealth (Matthew 6:24)
Make sure your treasure is in heaven. Make sure heaven is where your heart is. (Matthew 6:19-21)
If you’re serving wealth, you’ll worry.
If you’re serving God, you won’t worry.
Life is more than material things. (Luke 12:23)
What to do
Pray with thanksgiving, of course.
Determine to believe God loves you, is with you and for you, and that He is sovereign over all things.
Determine to put God first.
Determine to rejoice in His will.
Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33)
Questions to help understand your worry
Am I worried about something earthly?
Am I worried about something God controls?
Is this something I can/should do something about?
Am I serving God with this worry?
Have I prayed?
Prayer
Father, help us determine to seek You and Your kingdom first. Help us trust You in these challenging times, knowing that You love us, are working everything according to Your glorious plan, and that this will make us more into the image of Your Son.
