Why do we spend so much time worrying about what could happen? Because the devil is using fear against us. He’ll have us thinking and believing the worst. The Bible clearly teaches us not to worry about tomorrow. In Matthew 6:34 (NLT) Jesus says, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” By focusing on just today, we can better manage whatever it is that’s bothering us. We need to find comfort in knowing God is with us. Matthew 1:22-23 (NLT) says, “All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet: “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will can him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”
Worry accomplishes nothing because worry is all emotion and no action. In Matthew 6:27 (NLT) Jesus says, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Worry brings undue stress to the mind and body because it’s all negative emotion. We worry about ourselves, our children, our schools, our communities, our government, and the world. It’s stressful and overwhelming!
So how do we fend off worry? We keep it in perspective. If we’re diagnosed with an illness, instead of worrying about what is unknow, we should focus on what is known. Let the doctors, with the God given gift of talent, knowledge, and medicine, work out the treatment plan. Then let God be God. If you’re worried about your children, depending on their age and maturity, trust them, then trust God. If you’re worried about your community, the government, or the world, they’re much bigger than you are and you have no direct control. Instead of worrying, pray for the leaders and trust God has a plan. Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” His word is truth. He is for us, not against us. Stop overthinking.
The bottom line is, give up trying to control things you don’t have control over. Trust God with all your heart. Don’t try to figure everything out. Stop and look back on your life to be reminded of all the times things did not turn out according to your plan, but thanks to God’s plan, things turned out differently and most likely, better. He’s working every day for our good. Be the absolute best you can, then let God be God! He always has a plan.
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