Worry Free Living

1Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him;for he careth for you."

Anxiety runs high in this country, and Jesus gave us several reasons why, and what to do about this sickness of mind. In Matt.(6:25-34),Jesus warns against being so preoccupied with material needs that the will of God is ignored. His response to worry is don't do it. It is directly opposite of believing in faith that God will always come through. Worrying indicates a lack of trust in God. To work so hard for the material things of this world leaves no room for a display of God's miraculous hand in the lives of the believers.

In addressing peoples worries, Jesus was really addressing their lack of faith. Jesus says to the worrier," take a look around ". The birds and the flowers are all taken care of  by God. Have any of you ever seen a bird in a mental health hospital suffering from a panic attack? Jesus died for man not for animals and vegetation, so take no thought. Jesus points out that a person's value is greater than that of a bird or a flower, so we must have faith that God is at work on our behalf. Beside worrying doesn't add to ones life, it doesn't make you taller nor will you live longer. Instead of working for, and worrying about material things, Jesus encourages His children to busy themselves with activities to build up God's kingdom on earth. We must have a hunger for righteousness and close living with God. If that is the focus of our daily action, we will never worry obsessively about the things of this world, for we will trust that God will provide our every need.

We are told through out Gods word to trust in Him in everything. Paul says to worry about nothing, but to bring everything to God in grateful prayer. When believers do this, God gives us a peace that is beyond all understanding. So let us cast all our cares upon Him, for He cares for us, and he will provide our every need. After all the Lord is our shepherd, He will provide our every need.