Worry gives our minds an unnecessary workout. We run through all the possible outcomes of our situation. We jump to conclusions before getting all the facts. We weigh ourselves down with all the “what ifs.” Worrying is an exercise in futility. Worry leads to fear and stress instead of faith and rest.
Jesus talked about worry and redirected our focus onto God. The thing is worry does change the character of God. Gasping God’s character changes how we handle our worries.
Perhaps the most poignant phrase Jesus said to those who worry is: “your Heavenly Father knows” (Matthew 6:32).
God knows what’s going on in your life. He cares about your situation. He loves you.
Worry steals your peace and joy, but God gives them abundantly.
I used to be a “chronic worrier.” One day I realized that no matter how much I worried it wasn’t going to change any situation. It was only causing me unnecessary headaches and ulcers. When I realized that God controls everything a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.
We can find freedom and joy as we look to the Lord.
“I prayed to the Lord, and He answered m. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy” -Psalm 34:4-5 NLT
God wants you to remember that He is good and gracious and has compassion for you.
“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all, He has compassion on all He has made” -Psalm 145:8-9
God wants you to remember He promises to meet your needs.
“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus” -Philippians 4:19
God does not want you to live in a state of worry.
“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it’s own” – Matthew 6:34
God is with you when you’re worried and afraid.
“So, do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” -Isaiah 41:10
God wants you to look to Him when you’re filled with worry.
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy” -Psalm 94:19
God wants you to tell Him your worries and Thank Him for all He has done for you.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” -Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Letting go of worry and releasing it to God.
First identify what worries you -every issue, every situation. Then go to God in humility and surrender the situation and yourself to God.
Worrying makes us feel completely powerless. But we have to power to release our worries to Him.
“Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you” -Psalm 55:22
From Pity to Praise 