War, terrorism, the economy -- who doesn't have a few worries? Anxiety can build before you realize the toll it's taking on your energy, sleep, and peace of mind. We all worry over the common things of life from time to time like food, drink and clothing. Sometime we worry about our safety in the world. After "9-11" all of us felt at least uneasy. The crutch of our national impenetrable strength had been swept away. It was easy to trust in America. We must remember though, that it is God that allows nations to exist. Our real trust should be in Him. Psalm 37:1-2 says: "Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away."
Perhaps you don't fret for yourself. Perhaps your family concerns you. You worry over having the finances to care for the children. Or maybe your parents are aging and are beginning to take extra care. How will they be cared for in their last years? Or, you may even
It is not even practical for us to worry. Most of what we worry about can not be changed. Experience tells me that usually my worry is much greater than the reality when and if that which I am worried about actually happens. Worry does not add even an hour to our life according to Matthew 6:27. In fact worry/stress has been found to shorten life when we allow stress levels to go unchecked. We need to let God help us control our anxiety.
When we do these things we are promised many benefits from God. We are not to fear men because they will soon wither and die. (Ps. 37:2) We are to trust in the Lord because he is our supply. (Ps 37:3-4) We are to commit our ways to the Lord so that, He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, and the justice of your cause (will shine) like the noonday sun.
7. Do not fret—it leads only to evil.
What can we can we do to overcome the worry that haunts us? Here are seven admonitions taken straight from scripture we have just read. 1. Trust in the LORD and do good. 2. Delight
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