WORRY

When does worry become sin?

MATTHEW 13:22   The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life...so no fruit is produced.

COLOSSIANS 3:2   Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

Worry is like thorny weeds left uncontrolled, it crowds out what is good. Worry over the concerns of life becomes sin when it prevents the word of God from taking root in your life.

How can I worry less?

PSALM 55-:4-5    My heart pounds in my chest...Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can't stop shaking.

Worry and fear are normal responses to threatening situations, but often we image far worse scenarios that ever happen. Most of your worries never come true.

PSALM 62:6   God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.

Remembering that God's love and care for you are as solid as a rock can help keep your worries in perspective. He has everything under control.

MATTHEW 6:27    Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?

Instead of adding more time or a better quality pf life, worry diminishes your health and kills your joy.

PHILIPPIANS 4:6    Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

1 PETER 5:7   Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Talk to God openly about worries. Hand them off to him as if to a consultant you totally trust or a supervisor you have the utmost confidence in.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9    Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise...Then the God of peace will be with you.

COLOSSIANS 3:2   Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

Fix your thoughts on the power of God, not the problems of life. Worry will always change you for the worse; God has the power to change you and your circumstances for the better. Turn your attention away from negative, unbelieving thoughts to the positive, construction thoughts of faith and hope.

EXODUS 14:13   Don't be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you today.

Combat worry and anxiety by remembering and trusting what God, in his word, has already promised to do for you.

JOHN 14:1-3   Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready.I will come and get you, so that you will a;ways be with me where I am. 

If you had ten million dollars in the bank, you wouldn't worry about providing for your family if you lost your job. In the same way, you know that God has provided for your future by rearing a perfect place for you in heaven. Let that assurance keep you from panicking in today's storms. The outcome is certain.

Promise from God   1 PETER 5:7    Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.