Worry

To worry is human. We worry about job security, We worry about unexpected expenses, We worry when our children ride there bikes around the block for the first time. Worry is normal and a natural part of life. but to much worry can distract and paralyze and can even lead to a sinful denial of God's presense and grace in our lives Scripture teaches that we find rest from inappropriate worry when we admit we can't control the future and entrust ourselves and our loved ones to the God who does. We must consider tha t worry can become a sin as we read in Matthew 13:22 "The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the Good News, but all to quickly is crowded out by the cares of this life" Also in Colossians 3:2 we read "Let heaven fill you thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth". Our worry over the concerns of life becomes sin when it prevents the Word of God from taking rout in our lives. We quite often ask ourselves don't we Why am I worrying obout a given situation? We also ask how can worry less? We read in Psalm 55:1-5 "My heart is in anguish". Fear and anxiety are normal responses to threatening situations. I Exodus 14:1-14 "But Moses told the people Don't be afraid! just stand where you are and watch the Lord rescue you". We combat worry and anxiety by remembering and trusting Gods promises. We read in Philippians 4:6 "Don't worry about anything, instead pray about everything". We combat worry by placing our cares in Jesus hands. We read in Psalm 62:5-8 "He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken". We find relief from fear in the promise of salvation. Also we read in Matthew 6:25-34 "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?" Our worries lose there grip on us as we focus on Kingdom priorities. God makes a promise which as we read in 1 Peter 5:7 "Give your worries to God for he cares about you". This piece of Scripture says it all, Sincerely in Christ. Clive (†_Matched_1†)