If you are going to worry, don't pray; and if you pray ,don't worry.Worrying is a sign that we lack sufficient faith in God's willingness or power to come to our defense. It also means that we are attempting to shoulder the weight of things we are not intended to carry.
There are certain things that we can't change.For example, we can't change the end of the world,but we can impact where others will spend eternity.We can't change Bible prophecy, but we can intercede for a lost world.We can't number our days on this earth,but we can eat right and take care of ourselves so that we can honor and serve God with our life.We are to pray about everything and worry about nothing, for it is alright already.Worrying impacts our rest and incresses our stress.It is alright to plan, but let us not obsess.Some of the best advice about not worrying is found in 2Corinthians 4:8-11. We should read these verses to help us balance what we experience with what God promises.Yes we are troubled on every side,but we are not distressed or worried.We are perplexed or puzzled, but not in despair or hopelessness.We will be persecuted, but not forsaken,abandoned or left alone.We may be or appear to be cast down or knocked down but not destroyed or taken out.We bear the dying of the Lord, but we also bear His life.It's alright already Jesus has made a way out of no way.
God has a corresponding answer, plan of delieverance, a way of escape out of every situation.We have the promises that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has given us,the promise of a rewarding life here on earth and an eternal joy in heaven with Him.Worrying has no ruling authority in the life of believers.If we walk in fear or worry,then we are not perfected in love,for perfect love cast out doubt and fear. Remember "It's alright already".
God said seek the things of heaven and he will take care of the needs on earth.
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